Factorial reaches latest solid-state-battery milestone with Stellantis development program

The inclusion of Factorial’s FEST cells into a Dodge Charger Daytona development vehicle marks the first auto integration of the technology in North America, and it follows the company’s IPO earlier this week, a Karma production win announced in February, and last year’s long-range test with Mercedes-Benz. **Stellantis announced today that it has reached a significant SSB (solid-state-battery) milestone with the integration of [Factorial Energy](https://factorialenergy.com/)**’s advanced FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) technology into a **Dodge** Charger Daytona development vehicle and the launch of a road-testing program to verify the next-generation battery’s performance, safety, and reliability. The achievement marks the first integration of solid-state cells into a Stellantis vehicle and a breakthrough step towards automotive-grade application. “Battery development is a balancing act,” said Ned Curic, Stellantis Chief Engineering and Technology Officer. “It’s not enough to optimize a single metric. We need a system that delivers real benefits in a real vehicle. This milestone shows we are bringing solid-state batteries closer to our customers with the potential for longer range, faster charging, and lower costs. Click on the link below to read the full post online.