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Cerebral Energy Secures $1.6M AFWERX Phase II Contract for Lithium-Free Battery Development

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Slice of Energy Team
August 30, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • $1.6M AFWERX Phase II contract awarded to Cerebral Energy.

  • Development of lithium-free battery using recycled aluminum and graphene.

  • Technology licensed from Cornell University, 3X more efficient than lithium.

  • Batteries to support AFSOC medical modernization teams.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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"We’re honored that the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Medical Modernization group supported our Phase II application as the customer for next-generation AGILE batteries."

Eric Bentsen, Co-Founder and CEO at Cerebral
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"On behalf of Cornell University, we are excited to be supporting the Cerebral team and the US Air Force in this critical R&D project."

Dr. Lynden Archer, Dean of the School of Engineering at Cornell University

Our Take:

Cerebral Energy's achievement in securing this significant AFWERX Phase II STTR contract marks a pivotal step forward in the advancement of sustainable energy technologies for defense applications. The development of a lithium-free secondary battery, leveraging recycled materials, addresses both efficiency and safety concerns while circumventing supply chain issues tied to traditional lithium batteries. This project not only highlights the innovative potential of recycled materials in energy storage but also underscores the strategic importance of domestic resource utilization in strengthening national security infrastructure. The collaboration with Cornell University further cements the project's credibility and potential for impactful technological breakthroughs.