the e-3008’s battery supports rapid charging and efficient energy consumption
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The Peugeot e-3008 might not have drawn significant attention at the Paris Motor Show
but it holds a unique place in the electric vehicle (EV) market
The SUV is equipped with a powerful 98 kWh battery, offering a range of 435 miles under the WLTP cycle, which sets it apart from other EVs in its price range
This pricing makes it the cheapest car in the world equipped with a battery of this size
positioning it in a different league compared to its competitors
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the “Grand Opening” is not synonymous with commissioning
ACC says then facility in Billy-Berclau/Douvrin in the Hauts-de-France region has a production area of more than 60,000 square metres
which will produce the first battery cells before the end of 2023
has an annual capacity of more than 13 GWh
ACC states this output will be reached by the end of 2024
bringing the plant’s capacity to 40 GWh per year by 2030
Of the 60,000 square metres of production space
have been installed in the hall to mix the active materials and auxiliary substances
The carrier foils are coated on five coating lines (three for cathodes
two for anodes) and dried in ten to twelve ovens at 80 metres per minute
the plant should produce 56,000 cells per day – enough for 2.4 million battery modules or (depending on the number of modules per vehicle) between 200,000 and 300,000 EVs per year
And that is only from “Block 1”
but this figure was later increased to 40 GWh
Then PSA and the Total subsidiary Saft initiated the planning for the battery factory. With the merger of PSA and FCA to form today’s Stellantis Group, the third ACC site was acquired in Termoli, Italy
With the commissioning of the factories in Kaiserslautern (from 2025) and Termoli (from 2026)
According to ACC, the battery factory in Douvrin is ‘a European flagship’ – and not just because of the other facilities in Germany and Italy. France, Germany, Italy and the European Union support the project. Mercedes-Benz later joined the cooperation between Stellantis and Total
The companies and politicians were not only concerned with the European supply of battery cells but also with their sustainability and the environmental impact of production
Douvrin” will use five to ten times less water than a standard vehicle-manufacturing factory and will recycle 90 per cent of waste”
ACC committed to “sourcing the strategic materials that make up its batteries (cobalt
and nickel) from suppliers who are exemplary in terms of respect for the environment and human rights
and to actively contributing to the development of the batteries’ recycling industry”
ACC states that the factory is expected to use 230,000 cubic metres of water per year – 90 per cent of which is used for industrial processes and around ten per cent for drinking water
There is also one of the rare official figures on the energy consumption of battery production
ACC estimates that it will need 362 GWh per year – which
is the installed capacity of about 20 modern wind turbines
If the 13 GWh of batteries produced in this way can be used to equip up to 300,000 cars
this corresponds to an energy consumption of 1,200 kWh per vehicle battery
“We are proud to have developed a battery technology in France
whose production in our three sites in France
Germany and Italy illustrates our commitment to European industrial sovereignty in a strategic sector that is currently dominated by competition from Asia
which accounts for 85% of global battery production,” says ACC CEO Yann Vincent
all ACC employees are committed to contributing to the ecological transition of transport through the production of innovative batteries.”
Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius sees the plant as an important step “to make its auto industry more resilient
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares expects ACC to produce “high-tech batteries
and affordable mobility for all” – and that “the start of battery production at the same location where Stellantis used to produce – and still produces – internal combustion engines is a strong symbol”
TotalEnergies aims to strengthen electrification
contributing to the “transformation of the European energy landscape and the emergence of a more sustainable economy”
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ACC renews its partnership with Equans for the second production block of its battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau Douvrin
CEO of ACC – Automotive Cells Company
formalised a new contract strengthening their partnership in the service of electric mobility at ACC’s battery plant in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin
Following the success of its first production block with an annual production capacity of 13 GWh
ACC is currently piloting the construction of a new unit to double its production capacity by 2026
who are already leading the consortium in charge of the anhydrous rooms with IAQ for the first block
are fully mobilised to meet this new challenge and design a high-performance
safe and energy-efficient industrial environment
Equans France was responsible for building the clean and anhydrous rooms (HVAC and electrical engineering
ventilation and pipework) for the first production block at the ACC plant in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin
as well as the terminal distribution of the fluids required for its equipment
Equans also took advantage of the work carried out on a patent filed to control the treatment of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) vapours
an organic solvent used in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes
This innovative solution covers the integration
production and commissioning of these advanced technologies
this industrial process involves recovering and recycling these substances in order to reduce the environmental impact and optimise the energy performance of production.
Equans will also continue to connect process equipment to the various extraction networks
this expertise is essential to ensure the protection of people and the quality of the end product
it ensures the removal and treatment of heat
dust and solvents generated at each stage of battery manufacture
from the mixing phase of the pastes applied to the cathode and anode strips
Sensitive to all forms of water in the air
batteries and all their components require perfectly sealed and controlled work areas
to guarantee the integrity of the atmosphere
Hygrometry and temperature must therefore be controlled down to the last degree using homogeneous air sweeping systems
Equans’ experts will once again be tackling this challenge
taking into account the thermal load of the plant’s installations and the human density of the enclosure
Perfect mastery of the buildings’ HVAC technical packages completes these advanced systems
A tailor-made approach is therefore required to ensure the conformity of the industrial process and its operational availability
while optimising energy consumption through innovative design.
The production of electric batteries is a daily industrial challenge that ACC is meeting with the support and reliability of its partners
“This long-term trust is the foundation of an industry of the future
which is essential to guarantee the sovereignty and sustainability of clean mobility
thanks to a presence across the entire value chain
At a time when the energy transition is at the heart of sustainable mobility
the Equans teams are proud to be taking real action to accelerate the decarbonisation of our model
“The production of batteries made in France is the fruit of a wealth of expertise to which we are happy to contribute by drawing on our international experience
Innovation and the development of cutting-edge technologies are at the heart of our DNA,”
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The transformation to electrification and related new technologies is accelerating
resulting in the industry’s urgent need for new skills
Stellantis is working to plug the expertise gaps and enabling its employees to fully contribute to the exciting future of the Company
The Battery Training Center in Douvrin, France, demonstrates how we support our existing talent. Located near the ACC Billy-Berclau gigafactory
the center trains employees making a career transition and new hires with no previous experience for roles in battery cell production
This is a big milestone that will be replicated
have two other ACC gigafactories planned: one in Germany and one in Italy
aiming to support employability and build up a full European battery ecosystem
up to 40 trainees per session participate in a 400-hour course to acquire the new skills required in battery production
at least 600 employees from the training center will join the Billy-Berclau gigafactory
One of the colleagues who jumped at the opportunity was Jérémy Sarrazin
Jeremy’s focus was on building internal combustion engines at Française de Mecanique in Douvrin
Now he is firmly focused on the future as one of the first 40 Stellantis employees trained at the nearby Battery Training Center before joining ACC’s EV battery manufacturing facility
a new evolution in the automotive industry
this training is a logical continuation of my career,” says Jeremy
Our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan states it clearly: We are “One Company” where no one is left behind
We actively anticipate the transformations in our industry and promote the professional growth of our employees through initiatives to develop the skills of tomorrow and support them in enhancing their employability at every stage of their careers
“We believe that the best way to support people professionally is to train them for the new reality in our industry,” said Xavier Chéreau
Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer for Stellantis
“That’s why we are placing significant emphasis on upskilling and reskilling programs.”
our employees are the driving force behind Stellantis’ growth
As we’re transforming into a sustainable mobility tech company
we are focused on ensuring that our talented workforce is fully equipped with the skills needed to lead the way the world moves
is considering a possible workforce reduction at its Bordeaux and Paris locations
The automotive sector is going through a period of job cuts
which have also affected the United States recently under Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares
and ACC might soon revise its workforce downward as well
general secretary of the company specialized in electric vehicle batteries
stated that the transition to electric vehicles is proving more complex than anticipated
ACC has initiated negotiations with social partners for a collective resolution agreement that would include voluntary departures
Hubert has not confirmed the possible elimination of about 100 jobs
out of a total of 2,000 employees in France
Any early contract terminations could have direct consequences on the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) research and development center based in Bordeaux
as well as on the general management offices located in Paris
these measures would not affect the operations of the recently inaugurated gigafactory in Douvrin
of batteries intended for various electric models
These include the Peugeot e-3008 and Peugeot e-5008
vehicles assembled in production facilities located in France and Germany
The Douvrin factory will therefore maintain its strategic role in supplying essential components for the electrification of the involved brands’ range
without being affected by the possible staff reductions planned for other Automotive Cells Company locations
together with TotalEnergies and Mercedes-Benz
announced the inauguration of Automotive Cells Company’s (ACC) battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau Douvrin
With an initial production line capacity of 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh)
the facility will deliver high-performance lithium-ion batteries with a minimal CO2 footprint
The first of the site’s three European production units will be operational before the end of 2023
The gigafactory will contribute to Stellantis’ goal of increasing battery manufacturing capacity to 250 GWh in Europe by 2030 and advance the Company on its mission to offer a comprehensive suite of battery technologies that supports customers’ needs across the entire Stellantis brand portfolio
Stellantis is securing approximately 400 GWh of capacity by 2030
supported by five gigafactories in Europe and North America and additional supply contracts
“At the outset of this partnership in 2020
we agreed to an ambitious global timeline to develop electric vehicle batteries that would power our plan to electrify mobility,” said Carlos Tavares
“As we execute our Dare Forward 2030 strategy and now move to hit our ambitious target of achieving carbon net zero by 2038
Stellantis is actively contributing to the European electrification transition with state-of-the-art EV solutions and supporting France’s crucial role in a sustainable future
I applaud every person involved in ACC for together we are building a strong coalition to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.”
The Company now has 24 BEVs in market and will nearly double that to 47 by the end of 2024
Stellantis targets having more than 75 BEVs globally and global BEV sales of 5 million by 2030
Stellantis electric vehicles the Peugeot e-208 and Fiat New 500 are among the top five best-sellers in France and in the top 10 in Europe
the state and region are establishing the Battery Training Center of Douvrin as part of its upskilling and reskilling program
Stellantis employees will acquire new skills in battery manufacturing
helping the Hauts-de-France region compete in a sector that is crucial to the electrification transition
at least 600 employees will join the battery manufacturing plant
As part of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan
Stellantis announced plans of reaching 100% of the passenger car battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales mix in Europe and 50% of passenger car and light-duty truck BEV sales mix in the United States by 2030
Stellantis is on track to become a carbon net zero corporation
with single-digit percentage compensation of the remaining emissions
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Through its subsidiaries Eiffage Génie Civil (project lead)
Eiffage Métal and Eiffage Route in a consortium with Moretti Constructions and Bemaco
Eiffage has secured the contract to build the second complex at the gigafactory dedicated to the production of car
The contract is worth almost €100 million in total
with Eiffage’s share amounting to over €60 million
This covers Works Package 1 of Phase 2 for general contracting on earthworks
commercial premises and electrical substations occupying around 4,300 m2
It will be located adjacent to the first complex
opened in May 2023 and built by Eiffage in a consortium with Moretti Constructions
comprising a main building and 20 ancillary structures
The new project will increase annual production capacity from the current 13 GWh to 28.4 GWh
Works started in August 2023 and are expected to take 20 months
running concurrently with four other works packages
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The transition to clean mobility is a mammoth task given that 20.7% of the world’s CO2 emissions in 2022 arise from transportation1 – out of which 48% stem from cars and vans.2 Yet, the news is encouraging: According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), CO2 emissions from cars can be reduced in line with net zero targets by 2050, if electric vehicles (EV) sales growth experienced in recent years can be sustained.3
EV technology is key to the decarbonisation of road transport. Currently, EV greenhouse gas emissions are about 17–30% lower than the emissions of petrol and diesel cars, the European Environment Agency calculates. But, as the production of EVs is expected to become more efficient, and the electricity used for charging is set to get cleaner, the life-cycle emissions of a typical electric vehicle could be cut by at least 73% by 2050, the report concludes.4
Figure 1: Rebounding consumer interest in ICE vehicles
Source: Deloitte’s 2024 Global Automotive Consumer Study (see note 5)
S&P Global Mobility is less pessimistic as it projects global battery electric passenger vehicles (BEVs) sales to hit 13.3 million units in 2024, accounting for an estimated 16.2% of global passenger vehicle sales. In 2023, 9.6 million BEVs were driving on roads globally (12% market share). Still, S&P forecasts show that while China is leading the pack – with a projected BEVs share of 28.6% in 2024 –, Europe (22.2%) and the US (13.2%) are lagging behind.6
These elements are then assembled into battery packs by car manufacturers to power the car
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cobalt and nickel – that are also needed for EV batteries – will massively increase
of the 30 critical raw materials that the European Commission identifies
10 are mostly sourced from China and eight from Africa which leads to dependencies that are uncomfortable to have – especially in the light of geopolitical tensions
Moreover, so far, almost the entire battery value chain is controlled by Asian countries – from the extraction and refining of ores to the manufacture and assembly of components. In 2022, Chinese companies made up 56% of the EV battery market, followed by Korean companies (26%) and Japanese manufacturers (10%). One-third of the world’s EV batteries came from China-based CATL, Korea’s LG Energy had a market share of 14%.10
Figure 2: Global lithium-ion battery cell demand
Source: McKinsey: Lithium-ion battery demand forecast for 2030 | McKinsey
This is why already in 2018, the EU Commission designated battery development and production as a strategic imperative for Europe12 – a goal which has since grown in importance in the light of ongoing geopolitical tensions which could impact Europe’s access to key technologies such as EV batteries
With this in mind, ACC was founded in August 2020 “to make France and Europe key players in all stages of the electric battery value chain”.13 While ACC is tapping into Saft’s knowledge of producing high-end batteries
Stellantis and Mercedes are contributing their knowledge as shareholders when it comes to mass production of quality vehicles
Since the official launch nearly four years ago
a lot has happened: ACC has not only built its first prototypes of lithium-ion battery cells in its research and development centre near Bordeaux
The construction of the companies’ first gigafactory in Billy-Berclau Douvrin in North France close to the Belgium border was also finalised
with the first batteries rolling off the production line since the end of 2023 with the ramp-up to mass production planned for the first half of 2024
ACC aims to have a production capacity of 120GWh
which translates into more than 2.5 million batteries per year – a goal which can only be achieved as two more gigafactories are already in the making: the second will be based in Kaiserslautern in Germany and is expected to open in 2025
The third is set to be built in Termoli in Italy
First Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau Douvrin
“This deal represents a big milestone for Deutsche Bank and our Corporate Bank
It showcases how we support the transformation of the European economy across countries and
one of the most important industries for Germany,” said David Lynne
“It also demonstrates our strategic focus on structuring and facilitation the energy transition.”
The Deutsche Bank underwritten amount of €1.1bn also contributes to the bank’s target of providing a cumulated volume of €500bn sustainable finance by 2025 as defined under the bank’s sustainable finance frameworks.15
While this showcases the strong political will of EU decision makers to support ACC’s ambitions
the new project finance package was also backed by fresh equity from the stakeholders
Following the capital injection Stellantis now owns 45% of ACC's shares
“Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz have both confirmed their commitment as leading shareholders and customers of ACC’s battery modules”
“The transition to the electrification of vehicles is still on the way
our customers must be able to rely on robust and reliable European players like ACC
capable of delivering high volumes of competitive batteries with a low CO2 footprint,” said Yann Vincent
“With this world-class financial community supporting us
we see clear evidence of the confidence that is placed in the ACC project.”
the company has now secured more than €7bn of investment including €1.3bn of public funds
the battery producer has secured long-term offtake contracts from Stellantis and Mercedes
The key task for the management will now be to ramp-up mass production
establish themselves against the Asian competition and proof that sustainable battery production is possible in Europe – a tough
Bruges’ R&D Centre where battery prototypes are conceived and refined in ACC laboratories
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Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has officially opened the first of three planned European battery gigafactories in Billy-Berclau
Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies are key stakeholders
said the gigafactory will develop “a new generation of sustainable and efficient batteries” for electric vehicles (EVs)
The 60,000 sq.m factory has three production blocks
with an initial production line capacity of 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh)
With the installed capacity to produce 56,000 battery cells per day
or more than 2.4m battery modules per year
it will be able to supply batteries for between 200,000 and 300,000 EVs annually
The factory will be fully operational by the end of this year
with its order book already full until 2028
“The construction of this unprecedented site in the heart of Hauts-de-France represents the first stage of a colossal project,” said Yann Vincent
“ACC’s German and Italian gigafactories will begin production in 2025 and 2026.”
Vincent said the factory in France is a response to multiple challenges
including controlling the production chain
reducing the environmental impact of transporting batteries as it shortens shipping distances
and “helping to consolidate the European automotive industry in the face of global competition”
The site was built in 17 months at a cost of €800m ($860m)
The first of three blocks contains 20,000 sq.m of dry rooms
five coating lines of 90 metres each and between 10-12 ovens for each coating line
which partnered with TotalEnergy to form ACC in 2020
said the gigafactory will help it reach its goal of increasing battery manufacturing capacity to 250 GWh in Europe by 2030
Stellantis said that through the partnership the OEM agreed to “an ambitious global timeline to develop electric vehicle batteries that would power [Stellantis’] plan to electrify mobility”
He added: “Stellantis is actively contributing to the European electrification transition with state-of-the-art EV solutions and supporting France’s crucial role in a sustainable future.”
Over the past year in particular there has been a push for an increase in the number of European gigafactories
While China has long dominated the production of battery cells
Local prioritiesLast year, ACC’s Vincent told a panel discussion hosted by Elite Experts Conferences where that the coincidence of the pandemic and the rise of EV production presented an opportunity for European battery suppliers
“Building a battery industry in Europe is very exciting,” he said
“It contributes to the protection of the planet thanks to its contribution to CO2 reduction and it contributes to the re-industrialisation of Europe
the need for expertise in the battery circular economy and sustainability was also presented as essential for Europe to get up to speed
This is something that ACC has also addressed with its new factory
It said the cells “meet the highest standards on the market” and are eco-designed to have a reduced carbon footprint
Automotive Logistics spoke to an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence earlier this week about the demand for lithium batteries for EV production, and how this demand could cause a bottleneck from 2025 as it outstrips the available supply
Toyota is looking at how it can continue to grow its electric vehicle and battery business sustainably in Japan
while considering demand and the impact of material prices
Ukraine has agreed to a framework proposal to share 50% of the revenue from its critical mineral deposits with the US for reciprocal security guarantees
Mazda is going to assemble battery module packs from cylindrical lithium-ion batteries supplied by Panasonic Energy in Yamaguchi
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The Automotive Cells Company’s (ACC) first battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau Douvrin
The facility is the first of three that ACC plans to open in Europe
ACC plans for operations to begin at the site before the end of 2023
with an initial production line capacity of 13GWh
which is estimated to rise to 40GWh by 2030
The site will manufacture high-performance lithium-ion batteries with a minimal CO2 footprint
Batteries produced at the site will contribute towards Stellantis’s target of increasing battery manufacturing capacity to 250GWh in Europe by 2030
Stellantis is targeting 400GWh of capacity by 2023 through five gigafactories in Europe and North America alongside other supply contracts
“I applaud every person involved in ACC for together we are building a strong coalition to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.”
Stellantis currently has 24 BEVs in market with a goal of 47 by the end of 2024
The manufacturer estimates it will have more than 75 BEV models globally by 2030
Saft – ACC inaugurates its first battery gigafactory in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin (France)
accelerating Europe’s transition to a sustainable mobility accessible to all
ACC is contributing to the fight against global warming by positioning itself as a key player in the battery industry to equip high-performance
low-carbon electric vehicles that are accessible to the greatest number of people
This unique initiative is supported by France
With an R&D center already operational since 2020 in Bruges
and a state-of-the-art pilot plant in Nersac
ACC inaugurating its first Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin in the Hauts-de-France region
bringing the automotive industry into the electrified era
with an initial production line with a capacity of more than 13 GWh
ACC’s development goes hand-in-hand with the development of a local
skilled workforce that will contribute to the transformation of the Hauts-de-France region
with the creation of around 2,000 direct jobs by 2030
Benefiting from the latest safety and environmental management standards
the site will have an industrial water consumption 5 to 10 times lower than that of a standard car manufacturing plant and will recycle 90% of its waste
a European regulation designed to maintain a high level of prevention and guarantee the highest standards and control in terms of safety
ACC is committed to sourcing the strategic materials that make up its batteries (cobalt
and to actively contributing to the development of the batteries’ recycling industry
We are proud to have developed a battery technology in France
which accounts for 85% of global battery production
all ACC employees are committed to contributing to the ecological transition of transport through the production of innovative batteries”
ACC’s new plant marks a key milestone in Europe’s transformation to make its auto industry more resilient
we will develop and produce high-tech battery cells and modules in the heart of Europe
enabling Mercedes-Benz to build desirable electric cars for the world”
This inauguration is the culmination of efforts undertaken several years ago to create ACC
with the aim of making it a European leader in the battery industry
“The start of battery production at the same location where Stellantis used to produce – and still produces – internal combustion engines is a strong symbol
It shows how anticipation and constructive dialogue with our stakeholders – trade unions
and the State – can help build a future for our employees in the context of intense change in our industry.”
“The ACC Gigafactory will enable Stellantis’ electric vehicles to be equipped with high-tech batteries
We are delighted to be inaugurating the Billy-Berclau Gigafactory today
and to have contributed the technology and know-how required for this project through our subsidiary Saft
TotalEnergies is contributing to Europe’s energy transition
which involves the electrification of energy uses
Our contribution to the development of ACC
as well as our investments in the development of batteries
the deployment of recharging infrastructures and the production of electricity
TotalEnergies is thus contributing to the transformation of the European energy landscape and the emergence of a more sustainable economy”
The ACC project in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin has received support from the French government
the Hauts-de-France and Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regions
and the towns of Béthune-Bruay and Lens-Liévin
With the implementation of two other gigafactories in Kaiserslautern (Germany) in 2025 and Termoli (Italy) in 2026
ACC’s industrial capacity will reach 120 GWh at full capacity by 2030
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ACC inaugurates its first gigafactory in Billy-Berclau / Douvrin (France), accelerating Europe’s transition to a sustainable mobility accessible to all, Paris, May 30, 2023
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and only one block in France producing batteries for Stellantis is operational
with a second to start at the end of the year.($1 = 0.9255 euros)Reporting by Gilles Guillaume; Writing by Makini Brice and Dominique Patton
The battery cell joint venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC) of Stellantis
Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies is pausing construction work on its battery cell plants in Kaiserslautern and Termoli
this is in order to switch from its nickel-based cell chemistry to more cost-effective battery technologies
ACC has been planning three European battery cell plants for years
is currently ramping up following its opening last year
The other two factories in Kaiserslautern and Termoli are scheduled to go online in 2025 and 2026
as reported by Reuters and various other media outlets
ACC has temporarily suspended work on the plants in Germany and Italy
The reason given is the declining demand for electric vehicles
The company is said to have explained that it needs to research and develop cost-effective batteries in order to supply cheaper electric vehicles and that it will specify its industrial and construction schedule at the end of 2024 or beginning of 2025
The joint venture is currently focussing on NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery cells
ACC is owned by Stellantis, Mercedes and Saft, a battery subsidiary of TotalEnergies – recently in a 45:30:25 per cent ratio. It recently became apparent that Stellantis could be reorienting itself. It has long been suspected that the OEM could be looking for an alternative partner in Chinese manufacturer CATL to build a European factory for cheaper LFP cells
Reuters now writes that such a production facility has already been agreed between the two partners
was recently asked in a media briefing whether his company would support three ACC factories in Europe in addition to the joint venture with CATL
“We are going to adjust our investment plans on EVs to the pace at which market sales of EVs grow
We do not control that speed,” he replied
Mercedes wrote in a statement that it is committed to ACC and that its electrification strategy remains on track
the Stuttgart-based company is currently also putting the brakes on investment by changing course
the company had pursued a very stringent ‘electric only’ strategy
The reason for turning away from this was the disappointing sales figures for current luxury electric cars
which were forcing Mercedes to make ‘tough cuts’
as the Handelsblatt newspaper reported in May
This context helps to explain why at least two out of three shareholders are likely to see the need to put the brakes on plant construction
the Rheinpfalz newspaper first reported on the pause – citing ACC Secretary General Matthieu Hubert
The state chancellery of Rhineland-Palatinate confirmed the decision on Tuesday
Hubert is quoted in the Rheinpfalz newspaper as saying that the market for electric cars is developing more slowly than expected
we have to answer the question of what kind of battery cell technology the market requires.”
the state government of Rhineland-Palatinate has also spoken out
It is very confident that production will take place in Kaiserslautern
ACC wanted to invest two of a total of seven billion euros in Kaiserslautern
The public funding for construction at the Opel site amounts to around 437 million euros
The previous schedule envisaged completing the construction work in Kaiserslautern by mid-2024
then installing the equipment and starting production at the beginning of 2025
Three production blocks with a capacity of 13.4 GWh each were planned by 2030 – around 40 GWh in total
40 GWh each are also planned for the French and Italian sites
It is not yet known to what extent the reorientation phase at ACC will also affect France
The first production block with 13.4 GWh is currently being ramped up there
A further two blocks have been planned to date in order to reach the aforementioned 40 GWh
The beginnings of ACC date back to 2018 – not yet under this name at the time
The project began at the end of 2018 as a Franco-German battery cell initiative by PSA
which applied for the so-called ‘Altmaier billion’ in reference to the then Minister of Economic Affairs
The plan for a plant on both sides of the Rhine then became part of the first ‘Battery IPCEI’
the Franco-German consortium gave the go-ahead for pilot production at a Saft plant in France in January 2020
the partners developed the cell technology for the future plants in Douvrin and Kaiserslautern
there was still talk of 24 GWh per year and factory
The joint venture Automotive Cell Company (ACC) was officially founded in September 2020 by PSA
With the merger of PSA and FCA to form today’s Stellantis Group
Mercedes-Benz had officially become another ACC partner shortly beforehand
In February of this year, ACC took out a loan of 4.4 billion euros from commercial banks to finance the construction of the three battery cell factories
The shareholders also injected additional funds at the same time – which
had an impact on the previously balanced ownership structure
the loan was to be used to finance four further production blocks
the debt package was not only intended to finance the new production capacities
but also the company’s development work
The money may therefore now be channelled into the development of cheaper cell technologies
ACC is not the first battery cell manufacturer to adjust its plans
Chinese battery specialist SVOLT announced that it would not be realising its plant in Lauchhammer
it has reassessed its location strategy – and has also expressed frustration at the lack of political support
In a statement issued by the company last week
it said: “In addition to an already low level of planning security at various levels – from the threat of international punitive tariffs to market distortions due to lengthy and unevenly distributed subsidies”
a “significant customer project has also been cancelled.” In addition
the renewed discussions about the end of combustion engines in the EU are having a counterproductive effect on the planned localisation efforts
The construction of the SVOLT factory in Saarland continues to be delayed at the same time
Another example is Ford: the plans for a Turkish battery cell plant under the direction of LG Energy Solution and Koç – a shareholder in the Ford Otosan joint venture alongside Ford – have been on ice for some time
The background to this is a cost-cutting programme adopted by the Ford Group in response to losses running into billions at Ford’s Model e electric division and weakening consumer demand
reuters.com, automobilwoche.de
The French energy group TotalEnergies believes it makes more sense for the European battery joint venture ACC to focus on the current factory in France than on further expansion
CEO Patrick Pouyanné expressed scepticism about the planned factories in Germany and Italy
“From my point of view as an industry representative
it is better to concentrate efforts on one plant than three,” said CEO Patrick Pouyanné in an interview
as the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported
What Pouyanné is referring to is obvious: he clearly states that his priorities lie with the existing factory in Billy-Berclau
“Totalenergies will concentrate on France,” says Pouyanné
Building a second factory is risky when the first one is not yet fully operational
TotalEnergies holds 25 per cent of the ‘Automotive Cells Company’ through its subsidiary Saft; the other shareholders are Mercedes-Benz (30 per cent) and Stellantis (45 per cent). TotalEnergies CEO Pouyanné’s statements are thus quite controversial
The smallest partner wants to concentrate on France
are also interested in starting battery production at the former Opel plant in Kaiserslautern and the Fiat site in Termoli for political reasons
The FAZ also writes: “The scepticism from Paris makes it increasingly questionable whether battery cell production will ever see the light of day in Kaiserslautern.”
Pouyanné’s comments are likely to cause controversy within the shareholder group
as they also call into question the three-way alliance itself: If the other two ACC shareholders wanted more factories
they are not pursuing the same strategy as Saft
the CEO left open the question of whether Mercedes and Stellantis should then realise the other two battery plants outside ACC or whether TotalEnergies wants to hold back internally on the two projects
ACC has been producing battery cells in Billy-Berclau and Douvrin for almost a year and a half, which are used in the first Stellantis models based on the STLA Medium
but there have been repeated reports of problems with the ramp-up
A second block (of five planned) will follow in 2025
Pouyanné stated that he had “clearly” pointed out to the then Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in autumn 2024 that the production of battery cells was complicated and required a great deal of expertise
“These are not just robots that you use like in a car factory,” the manager is quoted as saying
ACC officially put the plans for Kaiserslautern and Termoli on hold in the summer of 2024 to wait and see how demand develops in Europe and
for example) – the joint venture also repeated this statement when asked by FAZ
ACC has yet to say when a decision will be made
Only the rumour that battery cells for Mercedes luxury models are to be manufactured in Kaiserslautern is rejected as “unfounded.”
faz.net (in German)
has selected Comau to design and develop an integrated battery module production line for the company’s gigafactory
The ACC facility is projecting a capacity of up to 40GWh
Comau will be responsible for supplying ACC with company expertise and the equipment required to automate manufacturing of the next-generation EV batteries
The proposed Comau-designed production lines are flexible enough to handle 8- and 16-cell modules
which will enable ACC to produce up to 8GWh by the end of 2024
Comau will use its European network to guarantee the local sourcing of technology
auxiliary equipment and components for five manufacturing lines
Three of the lines will manufacture both models
with the others set to become dedicated eight-cell MEB lines
For the project it was imperative that a stacking force of 300-500 decanewtons could be employed to produce two distinct module formats rather than the industry average of approximately 100 decanewtons
Comau and ACC engineers worked collaboratively on the process to guarantee the intended product geometry and battery characteristics
Comau will provide ACC with the technologies and knowledge to automate the entire end-to-end production process
including prismatic cell preparation and testing
For the first part of the multiphase project
a joint engineering team will deploy and optimize the pilot line at ACC’s plant in Nersac
ahead of rolling out the full-scale manufacturing line at ACC’s gigafactory in Billy-Berclau
“The emergence of a European equipment industry is a key success factor for ACC
whose ambition is to be a European leader of automotive battery cells and modules,” said Jean-Baptiste Pernot
we cannot depend exclusively on Asian-only sources
We must facilitate the establishment of an entire battery ecosystem
being able to rely on Comau is very important for ACC
Comau’s engineering team has demonstrated its commitment to our success
improving both our process design and the seamless optimization of proprietary and non-Comau equipment.”
“Thanks to the strong collaboration and competence of our joint engineering team
Comau’s role as a development partner is helping ACC establish itself as a leading player in the high-performance battery technology field,” said Pietro Gorlier
“Together we have successfully completed the first phase of ACC’s battery program and look forward to enhancing their full-scale production lines in the next several months.”
The French automotive group PSA with its German subsidiary Opel and the French energy group Total with its subsidiary Saft have now signed an agreement to set up the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) joint venture
With this joint venture, the partners intend to pool their expertise in the development and production of batteries for electric vehicles. As Opel CEO announced in February, the cells produced by the partners could also be offered to manufacturers outside of PSA
Total and Saft will contribute their know-how in research and development as well as in industrialisation
while PSA and Opel will contribute their knowledge of the automotive market and experience in production
PSA manager Yann Vincent has been appointed CEO of the new company and will implement and develop the joint venture
The supervisory board will be headed by Ghislain Lescuyer from Saft
thus maintaining the balance between the two partners
The research and development centre in Bordeaux and the pilot site in Nersac (France) have already started work to develop the new lithium-ion cell technologies
it is planned to start mass production in two ‘gigafactories’ in Douvrin (France) and Kaiserslautern (Germany)
PSA says that the plant will have an “initial capacity of 8 GWh”
and both sites are expected to increase their cumulative capacity to 48 GWh by 2030
This corresponds exactly to the figures mentioned so far
according to which each of the plants is to reach a capacity of 24 GWh
The project benefits from the financial support of the French and German authorities to the tune of 1.3 billion euros and has received the approval of the European institutions through an IPCEI project
The whole project will represent an investment of more than 5 billion euros
“The construction of the European battery consortium that we wished for is now a reality”
“This new step is consistent with our central purpose: “to offer citizens clean
safe and affordable mobility” and gives Groupe PSA a competitive advantage in the context of growing sales of electric vehicles”
added: “Our ambition is to leverage the recognised expertise of our subsidiary SAFT in batteries and the industrial know-how of our partner PSA to meet the strong growth of electric vehicles in Europe”
groupe-psa.com
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On May 30, 2023, ACC (Automotive Cells Company) inaugurated its first gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries in Billy-Berclau/Douvrin in the Hauts-de-France region
ACC represents the culmination of the collaborative effort between TotalEnergies
and should accelerate Europe's transition towards a sustainable mobility accessible to all
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which is behind the technology used by ACC
ACC is positioned as a key player in the battery industry to equip high-performance
Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz Joint Venture
ACC designs and builds cells and modules that store energy
These active components are then assembled into battery packs by carmakers to power your vehicle
The battery accounts for around 40% of the price of an electric vehicle
August 2020: ACC joint venture formed by TotalEnergies and Stellantis
May 2023: First ACC gigafactory inaugurated in Billy-Berclau Douvrin
2025 : Inauguration of a 2nd gigafactory in Germany
2026 : Inauguration of a 3rd gigafactory in Italy
with an initial production line featuring a capacity of more than 13 GWh
two other gigafactories will open their doors in Kaiserslautern (Germany) in 2025 and Termoli (Italy) in 2026
thereby enabling ACC to reach 120 GWh at full industrial capacity by 2030
Read the press release
Stellantis and CATL have announced that they will form a 50:50 joint venture to establish an LFP battery cell production facility in Spain
The two companies are investing up to 4.1 billion euros in the factory for LFP battery cells in Zaragoza near an existing Stellantis plant
The new LFP battery production plant from Stellantis and CATL is scheduled to go into operation at the end of 2026
The goal is an annual capacity of up to 50 GWh in a later expansion stage
The two companies did not specify how quickly they intend to scale up
simply stating that the “fully climate-neutral battery plant will be implemented in several phases and investment plans” and that the targeted output of 50 GWh per year is “subject to the development of the electric vehicle market in Europe and the continued support of the authorities in Spain and the European Union.”
and Spain became the subject of focus when
CATL was also mentioned in the Spanish media as a likely project partner in the country
the joint venture has relied solely on rather expensive NMC battery cells (nickel-manganese-cobalt)
This strategy was not unusual at the time; the competitor Renault
also pursued an NMC-only strategy for a long time but has since also opened up to the cheaper LFP technology
Stellantis has now paved the way to securely obtain its own LFP batteries
The transaction between the two parties is expected to be completed in the course of 2025
It is unclear what will happen to the ACC sites in Germany and Italy in parallel
ACC announced in the summer that it would specify its plans for these two planned plants at the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025
Stellantis at least commits to a “dual-chemistry approach” – NMC batteries are therefore not written off but will continue to exist alongside LFP batteries
is what the mix will look like and how many NMC cell plants will actually be needed in the end
Meanwhile, Stellantis has seen significant movement on the executive level as Carlos Tavares resigned as CEO of the multi-brand car company with immediate effect last week
with whom Tavares is said to have had “differing views”
commented on the planned plant construction in Spain
saying: “This important joint venture with our partner CATL will bring innovative battery production to a manufacturing site that is already a leader in clean and renewable energy
helping drive a 360-degree sustainable approach
I want to thank all stakeholders involved in making today’s announcement a reality
including the Spanish authorities for their continued support.”
said he is confident that CATL’s proprietary battery technology and Stellantis’ decades of experience in running local operations in Zaragoza will lead to a “major success story” in the industry
“CATL’s goal is to make zero-carbon technology accessible across the globe
and we look forward to cooperating with our partners globally through more innovative cooperation models.”
CATL is already present with two plants in Germany and Hungary
the Chinese manufacturer is further expanding its influence in Europe
Rumour recently had it that CATL might rescue the insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt
but this was quickly followed by a denial when the CATL co-founder
said that acquiring a stake in Northvolt is “not our priority.”
It is known that the cell factory will be built directly next to the existing Stellantis vehicle plant in Zaragoza on an 80-hectare site
Azcon does not specify why production is to start at the car factory
the President of Aragon gives concrete figures for other areas
the new plant is expected to create 3,000 direct jobs and generate a turnover of 10 billion euros at full capacity – with La Tribuna de Automoción stating that “the entire automotive sector in Aragon generated a total turnover of 11.8 billion euros in 2023.” Azcon also said the new battery cell factory would not only supply the Spanish Stellantis car plants
cells and modules will be produced under the umbrella of the Stellantis-CATL joint venture in Zaragoza
stellantis.com, latribunadeautomocion.es
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has begun the 15-month construction of an extraordinary factory producing lithium-ion battery cells and modules for electric vehicles
at Billy-Berclau in the Hauts-de-France region
The opening of the first block of ACC's Gigafactory is eagerly awaited by an entire population basin
whose industry is currently undergoing conversion in a promising new sector in France
All trades plant construction (Lot 1) : electricity for the building
Construction of a 225 kV delivery substation (Lot 2B)
MV/LV electrical distribution for the plant (Lot 2C)
we built the two-way medium-voltage (MV) connections between the 225 kV substation and each MV/LV electrical substation (20 kV/400 VAC)
We equipped the substations with HV switchboards
we organized centralized supervision of the six MV loops and the seven MV/LV substations supplying the plant's machines," added project manager Bertrand Dekervel
"Block 1" of the ACC gigafactory in Douvrin
located right next to the Stellantis plant in the Parc des Industries Artois-Flandres
two further blocks of the same size will increase production to 40 GWh
enough to power the equivalent of 800,000 electric cars every year
Consultations for the construction of future production blocks are currently underway
with "Block 2" scheduled for 2025 and "Block 3" for 2029
Stellantis is apparently looking for a location for its fourth European battery gigafactory - in addition to the three factories planned by the Automotive Cells Company (ACC) joint venture in France
Spain currently appears to have the best chances for the fourth European battery factory, as Stellantis operates three vehicle plants in Spain (Madrid, Vigo and Zaragoza). According to Spanish media, Zaragoza is emerging as the most likely location for the battery factory. Rumours about this were already circulating at the end of November 2023
What is new is that this battery factory in Zaragoza could be operated by Stellantis together with CATL and produce LFP cells. This would fit in with the partnership with CATL for LFP batteries in Europe officially announced by Stellantis at the end of November
The three existing battery factories in Douvrin
Kaiserslautern and Termoli are officially run by ACC
which is operated jointly with Total and Mercedes-Benz
the fourth battery factory is said to be a 50:50 joint venture
The Spanish portal La Tribuna de Automoción writes that the overall project would have an investment volume of around 2.5 billion euros
although there is also to be financial support from the central and regional governments
The exact amount is probably still part of the ongoing negotiations – and one of the key points for Stellantis’ final decision in favour of or against the factory
The Ministry of Industry and Tourism is said to have promised 55.87 million euros
As the battery factories of Envision in Navalmoral de la Mata and VW/PowerCo in Sagunt near Valencia are being subsidised with significantly higher sums
Stellantis’ expectations “will not be met”
The government of the province of Aragón and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez are now apparently looking for other ways to promote the project
Politicians certainly seem to understand the industrial logic behind the plans
would be a real competitive advantage for the three Stellantis plants in Zaragoza
Vigo and Madrid – especially as Stellantis has already announced that it will build small electric cars based on the upcoming STLA Small platform in Spain
the Group will have built just over one million vehicles in the three plants – almost 41 per cent of the total Spanish production of 2.46 million cars
An agreement was then reached in July and work was resumed
The planned start of production in Windsor is still in 2024
latribunadeautomocion.es, forococheselectricos.com (both in Spanish)
France’s head of state Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s research minister Anja Karliczek have given the official go-ahead for a battery cell pilot production in a factory of the manufacturer Saft in Nersac
The pilot plant is scheduled to go into operation in mid-2021
At the meeting Macron called the project the “Airbus of batteries”. Representatives of Total said that it is planning investments of around 200 million euros. The battery manufacturer Saft belongs to the energy company
The pilot production in southwest France is only the first step of the European battery consortium
also involving German car manufacturer Opel
“The pilot production that we have here now is the precursor for series cell production,” said Karliczek
Series production of battery cells is then planned in Douvrin in northern France (from 2023) and Kaiserslautern
This is where production is to begin in 2024
Saft announced its intention to set up a joint venture with PSA called Automotive Cell Company (ACC)
the “know-how to develop EV battery manufacturing activity in Europe” will be bundled
The plan is that during the commercial production phase
Saft’s share in ACC will drop to 33 per cent
Saft is very confident about the expected research results
The technology used is supposed to offer maximum energy efficiency and a lower CO2 balance than the competition in terms of both range and charging time
The battery cell factory is essential news for the Opel component plant
as the plant has faced an uncertain future so far
as some of the parts for combustion engines produced there will be less in demand in the future
the plant is one of the largest employers in the region with around 3,000 employees
the governments of EU countries want battery cells production to take root in Europe
“We need to be able to produce our batteries; this is a matter of industrial sovereignty and the reduction of CO2 emissions,” Macron said at the event
So far, Asian cell manufacturers, in particular, have set up or announced factories in Europe, while European carmakers and suppliers have shied away from investing billions. But that now seems to be changing. Volkswagen, and the Swedish company Northvolt have also decided to build a cell factory in Salzgitter with a capacity of 16 GWh (expandable to 24 GWh)
The plant is scheduled to start production at the end of 2023
Northvolt itself is also planning its cell factory in Skellefteå
It is expected to start production there in 2021 with a capacity of 32 GWh and to expand to 40 GWh by 2024
a second battery consortium of several European companies was submitted to the EU Commission for pre-notification
it has not yet been confirmed which companies are involved
or where and to what extent plants are to be built
handelsblatt.com (in German), saftbatteries.com
a European startup specializing in battery technology for electric vehicles
The funds will primarily be used to establish three new gigafactories for lithium-ion battery cell production in France
a portion of the funding will go towards advancing research and development initiatives
€4.4 billion has been secured in one of Europe’s largest-ever debt raisings in this industry to develop four production blocks
including the one currently in operation in France (Billy-Berclau/Douvrin)
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has commenced production for Stellantis at its Billy-Berclau Douvrin Gigafactory (France) in December 2023
This development lays the groundwork for further industrial progress to meet demand
with construction initiated on the second block at the French site and plans underway to begin construction on the first block in Germany and the double block in Italy
fully underwritten by a consortium of commercial banks including BNP Paribas
“The transition to the electrification of vehicles is still on the way
capable of delivering high volumes of competitive batteries with a low CO2 footprint
With this world-class financial community supporting us
we see clear evidence of the confidence that is placed in the ACC project
we will determine our needs as and when we conclude additional contracts
with a view to achieving our objective of growing our production capacities,” said Yann Vincent
are actively engaged in collaborating with ACC and participating in a capital increase to facilitate its success
Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz confirm their commitment as major shareholders and customers of ACC’s battery modules
They will support ACC’s capital shareholding and intend to incrementally raise their equity stakes
a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies
remains dedicated to its long-term collaboration with ACC
BNP Paribas acted as exclusive financial adviser to ACC
commented: “ACC and BNP Paribas share the same ambition
which is to accelerate the transition to a different and more sustainable mobility
we have been impressed by the expertise and commitment of their teams to deliver on their ambition and are proud to be contributing to their success by advising them on their financing journey”
Also read: Tata Group to set up a Lithium-ion cell Gigafactory in the UK
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