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Sign InIn a move reflecting the accelerating global race for more efficient battery technologies, Gelion has announced a strategic three-year collaboration with Nissan and the University of Oxford. This joint project aims to develop solid-state batteries utilizing Gelion's proprietary sulfur cathode technology. The initiative secured a total of £2.4 million in grant funding from Innovate UK, with £1.6 million specifically awarded to Gelion to support its research and development efforts.
This partnership comes as major automakers strive to reduce production costs, with industry estimates suggesting that solid-state batteries could offer longer driving ranges and lower costs compared to traditional lithium-ion cells. Per market data, Nissan is competing with peers like Toyota, which previously announced targets for commercial production of solid-state batteries by 2027-2028 (per Reuters reports). The project is part of the CoRe-SoLiS initiative designed to strengthen domestic supply chains for clean energy technologies in the UK.
Investors should watch for technical milestones in the project as a future catalyst for Nissan (7201.T) shares, which are directly impacted by shifts in EV strategy. Looking at the economic calendar, EU New Car Sales grew by 5.1% YoY in May 2026, missing the 6.6% forecast, highlighting the critical role of technological innovation in stimulating demand across global markets.