Morrow and SEEL partner to advance LNMO battery cell technology under IPCEI

(Grimstad, 2 July 2025) Morrow Technologies AS (“Morrow”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Morrow Batteries ASA, and SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate the development of lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (LNMO) battery cells. The collaboration, part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative, aims to strengthen Europe’s battery technology and infrastructure.

Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Jon Fold von Bülow, at Morrow said:

“Working together with SEEL means we can move faster and deliver better battery solutions. This is a practical step towards a stronger and more competitive European battery industry.”

The partnership will focus on designing and validating advanced accelerated ageing protocols for LNMO battery cells. These protocols will enable faster and more accurate predictions of battery lifespan and performance under real-world conditions, supporting the commercialisation of next-generation batteries for electric mobility and energy storage. By combining Morrow’s expertise in cell development with SEEL’s state-of-the-art testing capabilities, the project is set to shorten development cycles and deliver safer, more reliable battery solutions.

Ankit Singh, R&D Manager at Morrow, commented:

“This agreement is a vital step in accelerating the commercialisation of next-generation LNMO batteries. Our joint efforts will enhance our technical capabilities and contribute to a more competitive European battery value chain.”

Dr. Martin G. H. Gustavsson, Research Director at SEEL, added:

“By combining SEEL’s advanced test facilities with Morrow’s pioneering work on LNMO chemistry, we are confident we can set new standards for battery reliability and sustainability.”

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden supports the R&D collaboration.

Lars Fast, Researcher at RISE said:

“The close collaboration between RISE, SEEL and Morrow will hopefully accelerate the development of methods for validation of products through advanced testing.”

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About SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB
SEEL Swedish Electric Transport Laboratory AB is owned by RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB and the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation and conducts research and development within electromobility. SEEL has test facilities in Gothenburg, Nykvarn and Borås and provides a platform to accelerate the development of electrified transport and contribute to a sustainable and competitive battery value chain in Sweden and Europe.

About RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
RISE is Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner. RISE is an independent, State-owned research institute which offers unique expertise and over 130 testbeds and demonstration environments for future-proof technologies, products and services.