Lyten, a lithium-sulfur battery manufacturer, is strengthening its US supply chain to meet the growing demand for advanced battery technology.
The company has signed agreements with California Sulphur Company at the Port of Los Angeles and a Port of Stockton supplier to source industrial-grade sulfur for its manufacturing facilities in San Jose, CA, San Leandro, CA, and its newly announced gigafactory in Reno, NV.
By using sulfur, a widely available, domestically sourced material, Lyten eliminates reliance on critical minerals like nickel, manganese, cobalt, and iron, which are essential for traditional lithium-ion batteries. This shift reduces dependence on global supply chains, mitigating geopolitical risks and potential tariff impacts.
Compared to lithium-ion battery materials, which often travel 30,000 to 50,000 miles before reaching production, Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are produced with raw materials sourced less than 100 miles from its facilities.
Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are also significantly lighter, offering a 40% weight reduction compared to NMC batteries and a 70% reduction compared to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company recently announced the integration of its lithium-sulfur cells into Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV, highlighting their potential for improving vehicle range, cost efficiency, and sustainability in next-generation electric vehicles (EVs).
Lyten is already producing National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA)-compliant lithium-sulfur battery cells in San Jose. The company recently acquired Northvolt’s battery manufacturing facility in San Leandro and, in December 2024, secured a $650 million letter of intent from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) to scale lithium-sulfur battery production for energy storage systems.
Lyten is also expanding its applications beyond EVs, with planned integrations into AEVEX Aerospace’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a demonstration aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025.
“In every industry, weight is critically important,” said Celina Mikolajczak, Lyten’s chief battery technology officer. “In satellites and drones, we can remove kilograms of weight that directly translates into more payload. In vehicles, we can remove hundreds of kilograms of weight that improves cost, safety, and range while reducing the impact on transportation infrastructure.”
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