Germany
Salzgitter, Germany is the first VW PowerCo battery hub including a battery recycling pilot plant and a battery cell development lab. The Center of Excellence Battery Cell research lab will employ over 1000 people.
VW plans to produce the prismatic unified cell at Salzgitter starting in 2025 that will be used in up to 80% of all EV produced by the VW Group brands including Audi, Skoda, Porsche, SEAT, and others. The unified cell is expected to reduce battery costs by up to 50%, Volkswagen estimates.
Salzgitter
Salzgitter, nestled in Lower Saxony, Germany, is a vibrant city with a rich industrial heritage and scenic landscapes. Its roots trace back to the Middle Ages, but it burgeoned into an industrial hub during the 20th century, primarily known for its steel production. Today, while industry remains a significant part of its identity, Salzgitter also boasts cultural attractions like the Museum Schloss Salder, housed in a picturesque Renaissance castle, and the expansive Salzgittersee, a serene lake offering recreational activities. Its blend of history, industry, and natural beauty makes Salzgitter a compelling destination for visitors and a dynamic home for its residents.
Lower Saxony – The Ideal Location in the Heart of Europe
Welcome to Lower Saxony, Germany's second largest state, boasting 300 km of North Sea coastline. Our exceptional infrastructure includes nine seaports, Germany's only deep-water port, and rapid connections by road, rail, air, and sea, making it a strategic choice for businesses. In 2022, we proudly opened Germany's first LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven.
Hanover, our state capital, is a renowned international trade fair hub, attracting business leaders worldwide. Lower Saxony is home to industry giants like Volkswagen, Continental, KIND, Sartorius, Ottobock, Bosch, and Sennheiser, along with a vibrant network of innovative medium-sized companies.
Lower Saxony leads in autonomous and connected driving, offering ideal conditions for testing and validation on motorways, country roads, and urban settings. Our excellent universities and research institutions, including among others the Lower Saxony Research Center for Vehicle Technology, National Metrology Institute, German Aerospace Center, and Battery LabFactory Braunschweig, foster innovation in electromobility, autonomous driving, battery technology and digital mobility services.
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Lower Saxony – The Ideal Location for Battery and Recycling Projects
Lower Saxony hosts leading companies in battery production and recycling, including:
Battery producers: PowerCo, Gotion Germany Battery, Clarios Varta
Recycling companies: H.C. Starck Tungsten, Taniobis, Re.Lion.Bat Circular, Kempers Autorecycling, Electrocycling, Duesenfeld, Prime Lithium
Lithium refineries: Albermarle Germany, Livista Energy
Battery storage/second-use: LB.Systems, E3/DC, Commeo
Our world-class universities and research institutions are at the forefront of the battery ecosystem, including:
Technical University of Braunschweig
Technical University of Clausthal
Fraunhofer Institute for Thin Films and Surface Technology
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences
Open Hybrid Lab Factory (OHLF) and Fraunhofer Center for Circular Economy for Mobility (CCEM)
Battery Safety Campus Germany
Regional networks such as the recycling cluster for economically strategic metals (REWIMET e. V)
Capitalize on Lower Saxony's strengths for your company's growth. Our robust research infrastructure, major vehicle manufacturers/OEMs, and skilled specialists provide an optimal environment for innovation.
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