Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 in the Energy category.
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Amprius Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. These organizations are setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.
Amprius Technologies is producing the highest known energy density cells that are commercially available today, with industry-transforming applications spanning all segments of electric mobility. The Company’s commercially available SiMaxx™ batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/L today, with a 500Wh/kg and 1,300 Wh/L platform that has received third-party validation and is expected to ship this year. Amprius’ corporate headquarters are in Fremont, California, where it maintains an R&D lab and a MWh scale manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon anodes and cells. Amprius has commercially produced cells since 2018 and is engaged with over 100 customers.
“We are honored to have received this recognition from Fast Company, which emphasizes Amprius’ dedication to commercializing innovative batteries that push the boundaries of what is possible within our industry,” said Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies. “Our next-generation cells are driving substantial advancements in the electric mobility sector, catalyzing transformations that extend to entire electric aviation industry, even enabling entire sectors such as eVTOLs and HAPS. With our ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacities and commitment to meeting customer requirements, we are poised to extend the reach of our technological breakthroughs across the electric mobility market. We look forward to the path ahead for our technologies and our industry.”
The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company‘s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. Amprius was ranked seventh in the Energy category this year.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company Editor-in-Chief Brendan Vaughan. “We saw extraordinary innovation across the board in 2023, but we also saw a handful of clear patterns: the growing footprint and impact of AI, the triumphant return of live events, and great leaps forward in climate tech. We face daunting challenges on many fronts, but the solutions we celebrate in MIC give me plenty of hope about the future.”
Fast Company’s editors and writers identified the companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions. Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies are featured in the issue of Fast Company magazine, online and on newsstands beginning March 26, 2024.
About Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-energy and high-power lithium-ion batteries producing the industry’s highest known energy density cells. The company’s commercially available SiMaxxTM batteries deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/L, with third party validation of 500Wh/kg and 1,300 Wh/L. The company’s corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and a MWh scale manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon anodes and cells. To serve customer demand, Amprius entered into a lease agreement for an approximately 774,000 square foot facility in Brighton, Colorado and expanded its product portfolio to include the SiCoreTM platform. For additional information, please visit amprius.com. Also, see the company’s LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
About Fast Company
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