BEST Magazine 26 February 2026

Basquevolt and Ampere sign JDA to advance lithium metal battery technology for EVs

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Ampere has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Basquevolt to accelerate the development of lithium metal-based battery technology for next-generation electric vehicles. The agreement is focused on meeting the technical requirements of Pre-A sample EV prototypes, a key validation stage in the automotive development cycle. Under the partnership, the companies will work to fast-track…