Lion Smart partners with electric drives expert Hofer Powertrain
The goal of the partnership is to combine the companies’ respective strengths. Hofer will contribute its expertise in “development, validation, and rapid implementation of battery systems tailored to specific customer requirements,” while Lion Smart has “innovative immersion-cooled battery technology and modular platform solutions” to offer. The latter will help with scaling from prototype to series production.
Together, the partners want to develop immersion-cooled battery systems “with high market potential.” The companies did not mention a timeline or any technical details regarding the technology.
However, Lion Smart has been working on a 400-volt battery with immersion cooling, which it successfully tested in November of last year. Just a few months earlier, in July 2024, an unnamed German premium vehicle manufacturer carried out track tests with the prototype of the battery called ‘Lion Light.’ The high-performance battery is said to have achieved excellent results.
“With Hofer Powertrain, we have a strong partner by our side that perfectly complements our innovative strength. Together, we are accelerating the market entry of our highly innovative high-performance batteries and delivering pioneering solutions for sustainable mobility,” says Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG.
Hofer Powertrain specialises in the development of electric drives. The drive specialist operates 16 locations worldwide. Among them are locations in Germany, China and the US. Nearly two years ago, the company opened its newest location in the Austrian capital Vienna, where it works on electric motors, inverters, software and complete systems.
“Hofer Powertrain stands for innovation, speed, and precision in the development and industrialization of sophisticated drivetrain systems,” adds Johann Paul Hofer, CEO of Hofer Powertrain. “The partnership with Lion Smart builds precisely on this and opens up new possibilities to transfer cutting-edge battery solutions into industrial applications. We look forward to a shared journey shaped by a strong, common vision.”
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