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SK On was recognized at this year’s #PodioFerrari event in #Maranello, #Italy, on June 26. We received a #supplier award in the Fearless Organization category for our resolution, rigor, and transparency in addressing Ferrari's challenging technological needs in developing battery cells for the automaker’s most powerful sports cars since 2019. We aim to explore more new possibilities with Ferrari while driving continuous improvement in #EVbattery #technology. https://lnkd.in/ggH3PZvh SK온이 지난 6월 26일 이탈리아 마라넬로 페라리 본사에서 열린 ‘포디오 페라리’ 행사에서 페라리의 우수 공급사로 선정됐습니다! 올해 포디오 페라리에서는 총 8개 부문에 걸쳐 수상사가 선정됐으며, SK온은 ‘두려움 없는 조직(Fearless Organization)’ 부문에서 수상하는 쾌거를 이뤘는데요👏 특히 페라리 스포츠카에 사용될 배터리 셀 개발에 있어 까다로운 기술적 요구사항을 해결해온 SK온의 역량이 높이 평가됐다고 합니다. 이번 수상을 계기로 양사 간 협력도 한층 탄력 받을 예정입니다. https://lnkd.in/g6bzJapM

On Monday, June 24th, SK On signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ExxonMobil for a lithium offtake agreement as part of its efforts to strengthen the #battery supply chain in the U.S. Through the collaboration, SK On will be able to secure up to 100,000 metric tons of lithium from ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions project in #Arkansas. SK On plans to use the supplied lithium for its battery manufacturing across the region. The company currently operates two electric vehicle battery plants in Commerce, Georgia, and is building four plants in #Tennessee, #Georgia, and #Kentucky through joint ventures with global #automakers. Park Jong-jin, Executive Vice President of Strategic Procurement at SK On, stated: “SK On has been working with global partners to secure key battery raw materials in a move to support our growing U.S. manufacturing base and lead #electrification. With Exxon Mobil, we will continue strengthening battery supply chain in the U.S.” Read more https://lnkd.in/ghnKbzE9 보도자료 https://lnkd.in/gujFPnRU #EVbattery

SK On and a research team from the The University of Texas at Austin, led by late Professor John Goodenough and Professor Hadi Khani, co-developed a new type of polymer electrolyte called #SIPE (Single-Ion conducting Polymer Electrolyte) for lithium metal batteries that can operate at room temperature. SIPE has high mechanical durability and thermal stability, which make it suitable for mass production and withstand high temperatures. Applying SIPE to next-generation batteries will help improve charging speed and low-temperature performance. Kim Tae-kyung, Head of the Next-Generation Battery Center at SK On, said: "Following this accomplishment, we expect to accelerate further the development of solid-state batteries utilizing polymer electrolytes. SK On will continue to seize future growth opportunities in the next-generation battery sector with its leading technology in new materials." https://lnkd.in/g4NuQi4t SK온이 텍사스 대학교의 고(故) 굿 이너프 교수 및 그의 제자인 하디 카니 교수 연구팀과 상온에서 구동 가능한 리튬메탈 배터리용 신규 고분자 전해질 ‘SIPE (Single-ion conducting Polymer Electrolyte)’를 개발했습니다. SIPE는 높은 기계적 내구성을 갖춰 대량 생산이 가능하며, 우수한 열 안전성 덕분에 고온에서도 견딜 수 있는데요. SIPE를 차세대 복합계 고체 배터리에 적용하면 충전 속도는 물론 저온 성능을 개선할 수 있을 것으로 기대됩니다. 김태경 SK온 차세대배터리센터장은 ”이번 연구 성과를 바탕으로 고분자 전해질을 적용한 고체 배터리 개발에 한층 속도를 높일 수 있을 것으로 기대한다”며 “SK온은 신규 소재 기술 경쟁력을 바탕으로 향후 차세대배터리 분야의 성장 기회를 선점해 나갈 것”이라고 전했습니다. https://lnkd.in/ghW9jRQU #EVbattery #Battery

Today in History: May 30, 2011 13 years ago today, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Seosan Battery Plant 1, looking forward to the day when all electric vehicles (#EV) are powered by SK On batteries. SK On continues to push the boundaries of innovation and challenge, enhancing its fundamental competitiveness worldwide including in Korea, the United States, Hungary, and China. #SKO #TodayInHistory #Battery #BatteryPlant

A little while ago, SK On executives and employees came together for a town hall meeting. With our culture of transparent and open communication, the gathering was filled with inspiration - reflecting on what we have accomplished together and discussing the future we envision. Chey Jae-won, Executive Vice Chairman of SK On, shared: “Since our establishment, we have overcome difficulties every year and grown rapidly,” and added, “Electrification is irresistible trend and future. We will continue solidifying our capabilities and gear up for what's ahead of us.” 지난달 SK온이 전사 타운홀을 진행했습니다. 경영진과 구성원이 함께한 이번 미팅은 소통을 중요시하는 SK온의 문화를 바탕으로 전 구성권이 함께 일궈낸 성과와 앞으로 나아갈 미래를 이야기 하는 뜻깊은 시간이었는데요! 최재원 SK온 수석부회장은 “SK온은 출범 이후 매년 어려움을 극복하며 빠르게 성장해왔다”라며, “전동화는 거스를 수 없는 대세이자 정해진 미래이며, 이를 위해 다양한 사업 역량을 단단히 갖춰야 한다“고 전했습니다. https://lnkd.in/gD4-Ja83 #EVbattery #Battery

It’s official! We along with Governor Andy Beshear, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, state and local partners celebrated the opening today of the new ECTC BlueOval SK Training Center in Glendale! Thousands of employees at BlueOval SK Battery Park will be trained at the new facility. We’re thrilled to be in Hardin County and excited to begin training here next month! #BlueOvalSK #BlueOvalSK_KY

We’re thrilled to share that SK On has been recognized at the prestigious Edison Awards for two years in a row. This year, our Cobalt-free #battery took the honor of a Bronze in the Smart Transportation category with its technological advancement in overcoming barriers in cobalt-free cathode material compositions, which thus helps reduce the environmental and societal impacts of cobalt extraction. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to power a more sustainable future for all. https://lnkd.in/gWsMP4c2 SK온이 2년 연속 미국 에디슨 어워즈 수상의 영예를 안았습니다. 올해는 SK온의 코발트 프리 배터리가 스마트 트랜스포테이션 부문에서 동상을 받았습니다. SK온이 만든 코발트 프리 배터리는 기존 삼원계(NCM: 니켈·코발트·망간)에서 코발트를 제외한 것으로, 기술적 우수성은 물론 코발트 채굴 과정에서 발생할 수 있는 환경 및 사회적 문제 차단을 도와 지속가능성 측면에서 높은 평가를 받았습니다. 지속가능한 미래를 만들어 나가는 SK온의 끊임없는 노력이 세계 시장에서 다시금 인정받았습니다. https://lnkd.in/grVTDP7G #EVbattery

We continue to evolve #battery production to bring the best-in-class quality cells. Last week, we joined with Siemens Digital Industries Software to establish a smart factory system leveraging digital twin technology. By implementing intelligent solutions into our global facilities, we expect to improve overall efficiency and innovate the manufacturing process further. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gv3fTB_X SK온이 디지털 트윈 기술을 활용한 스마트 공장 시스템 구축을 위해 지멘스DISW와 협력합니다. 글로벌 배터리 생산 시설에 스마트 솔루션을 적용하여 생산 효율성을 한층 향상시키고 제조 공정 혁신을 지속하고자 합니다. SK온은 업계 최고 수준의 배터리 셀을 제공하기 위해 제조 경쟁력을 더욱 강화해나갈 것 입니다. 보도자료: https://lnkd.in/g3nnzaQ2 #SKOn #EVbattery

Ferrari, an iconic global brand, has an unrivaled reputation for producing sports #cars that thrill both on and off the track. SK On was proud to announce last week a continued partnership with Ferrari to explore new possibilities to advance cell technology for #ElectricVehicles. SK On and Ferrari signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their existing collaboration. SK On has supplied #battery cells to Ferrari since 2019 for several vehicles. These include the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), the SF90 Stradale, and its open-top variant, the SF90 Spider. This evolving partnership is exciting news for SK On, Ferrari and #automotive enthusiasts around the world. It’s also an exciting development in SK Group’s #sustainability mission – applying #clean technologies to all areas of the auto industry. As SK On CEO Lee Seok-hee commented: “Combining expertise and technologies from the two companies, we expect to provide customers with new experiences and values.” For more on the news, see this story from Bloomberg. https://lnkd.in/ei6HwMmW

Purchasing a new car is a hard decision that consumers have to make while taking multiple factors in consideration: performance, price, convience, design, fuel efficiency, amount of GHG emissions, etc. This is even trickier for buyers with tighten budget. But many are forecasting that in a near future, electric vehicles will be the best option for lower mainstream car buyers. Let's check the below article to find out the reasons and background behind this prediction, especially the role of #battery #cells. The article was written by James Carter, who has been observing the markets in North America - where he is living, and Australia - his hometown, and made the comparison. https://lnkd.in/guPGDv6E #EV #EVs