Sila Nanotechnologies

The Pulse of New York Tech

The Pulse of New York Tech

The Pulse of New York Tech

Sila Nanotechnologies, a Silicon Valley battery materials company, has spent years developing technology designed to pack more energy into a cell at a lower cost -- an end game that has helped it lock in partnerships with Amperex Technology Limited as well as automakers BMW and Daimler. Now, Sila Nano, flush with a fresh injection [...]

Batteries with silicon anodes promise to make devices last more than 20 percent longer on a single charge.

Sila Technologies, the battery materials company that has partnered with BMW and Daimler, landed $45 million in new funding and hired two high-profile executives, including Kurt Kelty, who led the battery cell team at Tesla for more than a decade. Kelty, who was on Sila Nano's advisory board, has been appointed vice president of automotive, [...]

, , , , • Daimler accelerates the development and commercialization of Li-Ion battery technologies together with Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. , , • Strategic partnership with leading U.S. battery material specialist to pave the way for the next generation of powerful electric Mercedes-Benz Cars , , • Innovative chemistry promises higher performance, faster charging and longer range than today's batteries , , • Daimler makes significant investment, joins Board of Directors of Sila Nanotechnologies...