Leclanché Provides a Business Update for 2023

Leclanché SA / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Leclanché Provides a Business Update for 2023 22.12.2023 / 19:00 CET/CEST

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• Leclanché has achieved several technological breakthroughs with its lithium ion technology
• The company announced a new industry-leading commercial vehicle battery system
• Numerous significant business wins across multiple market segments
• Leclanché introduced the 6R sustainability concept, aligning with EU regulations, emphasising reliability, repowering, reuse, recycling, recycled content, and record-keeping for lithium-ion batteries.

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 23rd December 2023 – Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) a global leader in energy storage solutions, announces a comprehensive overview of key accomplishments in the year 2023. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, Leclanché has reached significant milestones across various facets of its operations, reinforcing its position as a key player in the energy storage industry.
Leclanché has achieved groundbreaking advancements in the production of G/NMCA cells, delivering up to 20% more energy density while reducing cobalt content to just 5%. The company’s unique water-based binder process positions it at the forefront of environmentally friendly battery production.
Starting in 2025, Europe is considering prohibiting the use of PFAS, a chemical compound known for its high toxicity. Leclanché is already able to produce PFAS free G/NMC cells thanks to its water based binder process at industrial scale, which places the company at the forefront of the battery industry.
Leclanché successfully passed a major thermal safety validation test for its INT-53 rail battery system. This validation attests to the safety and reliability of its high-energy battery, allowing the company to provide cutting-edge solutions for various train and locomotive projects.
In addition, at the SOLUTRANS 2023 Expo in Lyon, Leclanché presented the new Fortius-145, a high-energy battery system for trucks and commercial vehicles. This innovative battery promises improved vehicle range and longer intervals between charges, setting a new standard in the industry.