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Ilika Plc CEO Graeme Purdy joined SteveDarling from Proactive to share news the company has initiated testingon its inaugural batch of P1 Goliath electric vehicle prototypebatteries within a customer-sponsored initiative. This significantstep follows the successful completion of production and rigorousin-house testing.
Ilika previouslyachieved a pivotal milestone, termed the D4 development point,announced in November. This milestone marks a design-freeze stage inIlika's Goliath roadmap, forming the basis for the P1 prototypeslated for customer release. The P1 prototype represents anintermediary phase on Ilika's journey towards its anticipatedminimum viable product scheduled for 2025. Comprising solid-statepouch cells with an NMC cathode and silicon anode, the P1 prototypeshowcases promising advancements in battery technology.
Purdy confirmed that Ilika has effectivelymanufactured and tested batches of P1 pouch cells aligned with the D4development point. Subsequently, the company has embarked on acustomer-driven test program, marking the commencement of a series ofcommercial collaborations with automotive OEMs and Tier 1companies.
Undeterred, Ilika remains focused on advancing alongits roadmap towards the MVP milestone slated for the calendar year2025. The Goliath MVP, represented by P2 prototypes, is poised tounlock licensing opportunities, signaling continued progress andinnovation in the electric vehicle battery sector.
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