{"id":17989,"date":"2024-04-22T09:44:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T00:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/?p=17989"},"modified":"2025-10-26T15:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T06:08:32","slug":"sk-ons-cobalt-free-battery-wins-bronze-at-2024-edison-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/archives\/17989","title":{"rendered":"SK On\u00b4s cobalt-free battery wins Bronze at 2024 Edison Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">\u25a0 SK On becomes only global battery manufacturer honored at Edison Awards for 2 straight years<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">\u25a0 Achievement reaffirms SK On\u00b4s position as industry leader driving positive change through innovation and sustainability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">SK On, a leading global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, announced today its Cobalt-free battery has won a Bronze award in the Smart Transportation category at the prestigious 2024 Edison Awards on April 18.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">The latest honor not only shows SK On\u00b4s technological prowess but also underscores the company\u2019s commitment to ethical innovation and sustainable progress in the green energy sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">SK On\u00b4s Cobalt-free battery is considered a breakthrough in EV battery technologies, overcoming technological barriers in cobalt-free cathode material compositions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">Removing cobalt from traditional NCM cathode material compositions can limit a battery\u00b4s lifespan due to structural instability. SK On ironed out this challenge of lifespan deterioration by leveraging its proprietary technologies, specifically focused on single-crystal cathodes and doping. Furthermore, the company successfully addressed the energy density issue in cobalt-free batteries by utilizing its unique high-voltage cell design solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">The significance of SK On\u00b4s Cobalt-free battery extends beyond technological advancement as it also represents a crucial step toward promoting sustainable energy and transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">Cobalt, known for its high cost due to limited availability, is often associated with ethical concerns related to its extraction. In an effort to reduce reliance on cobalt and adhere to ethical and environmentally responsible practices, SK On began developing a cobalt-free battery. The company successfully developed the battery more than a year ahead of its target date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">The Bronze award marks the second consecutive year of recognition for SK On at the Edison Awards. In 2023, SK On\u00b4s NCM9 battery made history by winning the Bronze award, making SK On the first global battery manufacturer to receive such an honor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">&#8220;We are pleased to receive a Bronze award at the prestigious Edison Awards 2024 for our Cobalt-free battery,&#8221; said Kim Sang-jin, Head of Platform Research at SK On. &#8220;This achievement underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation while prioritizing environmental sustainability. SK On will continue developing battery technologies that foster positive environmental and societal impacts.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\">Founded in 1987, the Edison Awards is one of the most prestigious accolades recognizing excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design, and innovation. The award was named in honor of the legendary inventor Thomas Edison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Nanum Gothic', sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>[Photo] <\/strong>Kim Sang-jin, Head of Platform Research at SK On (right), receives a Bronze award in the Smart Transportation category from Rob Manes, Vice President of Business Development at Edison Universe, at the 2024 Edison Awards held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Florida on the 18<sup>th<\/sup> (local time).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17996\" src=\"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1240\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628.jpg 1148w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-1024x757.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-250x185.jpg 250w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-700x518.jpg 700w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-800x592.jpg 800w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-243x180.jpg 243w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-811x600.jpg 811w, https:\/\/askinno.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/\uc0ac\uc9c4-2024-\uc5d0\ub514\uc2a8-\uc5b4\uc6cc\uc988-\uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd_SK\uc628-947x700.jpg 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; 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