Galvion to Develop Cold-Resistant Lithium Batteries

Galvion has signed a letter of intent with South 8 Technologies to Develop Cold-Resistant Lithium Batteries for Arctic Operations

Galvion partneres with South 8 Technologies to jointly develop advanced Cold-Resistant Lithium Batteries capable of operating in temperatures as low as -60°C. This collaboration marks a potentially significant breakthrough for NATO’s Arctic forces, which continue to face severe environmental challenges in maintaining operational readiness across the high north.

In the Arctic region, temperatures can plummet to -34°C, with average conditions hovering between -12°C and -6°C. For the armed forces of the United States, Canada, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, these conditions present a persistent problem. Each of these nations has territorial responsibilities within the Arctic Circle, areas that require consistent patrol and surveillance due to their strategic proximity to Russia so, Cold-Resistant Lithium Batteries are critical.

While these nations maintain highly trained military units equipped for extreme cold-weather operations, modern warfare increasingly depends on power-intensive systems — including drones, advanced radios, and computer-based optics. The challenge lies in the fact that many of these systems rely on lithium-ion batteries, prized for their energy density and efficiency, but known to lose up to 50% of their capacity in sub-zero temperatures.

By addressing this critical limitation, Galvion and South 8 Technologies aim to extend operational endurance for soldiers in the field and enhance the reliability of mission-critical electronics in some of the world’s harshest environments.

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