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The SAFELOOP project, initiated in June 2024, aims to enhance the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Funded by Horizon Europe with €5 million from the European Commission, it involves 15 partners across 11 countries.

SAFELOOP focuses on developing battery components from recycled materials for e-buses, targeting a 15% increase in battery lifetime by 2030 and compliance with EUCAR Hazard Level 3 safety standards. By 2025, global EV battery demand is projected to reach 735 GWh.

The project will create advanced anodes and cathodes, improve electrolyte formulations, and conduct safety assessments to ensure compliance with stringent safety benchmarks. It also aims to establish a European supply chain to reduce reliance on imports and enhance recycling rates. SAFELOOP is part of the BATT4EU initiative and collaborates with the Battery 2030+ cluster to further e-mobility and energy storage advancements.