Amprius Powered Top Four Solar Cars in Prestigious World Solar Challenge

Rhea-AI Summary

Amprius Technologies, Inc. announced that its partner solar cars powered by Amprius' Silicon Anode Batteries swept the top four places in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a 3,000-kilometer transcontinental Australian race. The race required teams to design and pilot a solar-powered vehicle in extreme conditions. The collegiate solar car teams finished three days before the scheduled conclusion of the race.

Silicon Anode Batteries Prove Their Unparalleled Performance Amid Extreme Conditions During 3,000 Kilometer Australian Transcontinental Challenge

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced its partner solar cars swept the top four places in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Amprius’ Silicon Anode Batteries outperformed throughout the most rigorous solar car race in the world, requiring teams to design, develop, and pilot a solar-powered vehicle along a tumultuous 3,000-kilometer transcontinental Australian route with extreme winds and low light from the northern city of Darwin to the southern city of Adelaide.

Amprius Powered Top 4 Solar Cars in Prestigious World Solar Challenge (Photo: Business Wire)

Amprius-powered collegiate solar car teams crossed the finish line on Oct. 26, three days before the race was slated to conclude on Oct. 29 – taking the top four places, respectively:

1. Innoptus Solar Team: built Infinite with a team of students from KU Leuven in Leuven, Belgium.
2. Solar Team Twente: built RED X with a team of students from the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede, Netherlands.
3. Brunel Solar Team: built Nuna 12 with a team of students from Delft University of Technology in Delft, Netherlands.
4. University of Michigan Solar Car Team: built Astrum with a team of undergraduates and postgraduates from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

As reported by Cosmos, Amprius’ cells provide at least one additional kilowatt of energy when compared to other cells used in the competitions. The four teams using Amprius cells had an estimated 30% increase in capacity when compared to other batteries of comparable weight.

“To help enable these teams to capture the top 4 positions in the world’s most demanding solar car race is remarkable,” said Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius. “This is a testament to the intense preparation and determination from all four teams. We’re extremely proud our Silicon Anode Batteries proved capable of increasing vehicle range on the world stage amid extreme environmental conditions.”

About Amprius Technologies, Inc.

Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry’s highest known energy density cells. The company’s commercially available batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/L. The company’s corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and a pilot manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon anodes and cells. To serve customer demand, Amprius recently entered into a lease agreement for an approximately 774,000 square foot facility in Brighton, Colorado. For additional information, please visit amprius.com. Also, see the company’s LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030953933/en/

Investors

Tom Colton, Chris Adusei-Poku

Gateway Group, Inc.

949-574-3860

IR@amprius.com



Media

Zach Kadletz, Brenlyn Motlagh

Gateway Group, Inc.

949-574-3860

Amprius@Gateway-grp.com

Source: Amprius Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

Who won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?

Amprius Technologies' partner solar cars won the top four places in the race.

What type of batteries were used in the solar cars?

The solar cars were powered by Amprius' Silicon Anode Batteries.

Where did the race take place?

The race took place in Australia, from the city of Darwin to the city of Adelaide.

When did the collegiate solar car teams finish the race?

The collegiate solar car teams finished the race on October 26, three days before the scheduled conclusion.

Which universities were part of the winning solar car teams?

The winning solar car teams included students from KU Leuven in Leuven, Belgium and the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede, Netherlands.