Scaling solid-state batteries : Blue Solutions’ CEO on China collaboration and the next battery breakthrough
Scaling solid-state batteries: Blue Solutions' CEO on China collaboration and the next battery breakthrough
At Automotive Technology Center Live during IAA, Blue Solutions’ CEO Richard Bouveret joined leaders from McKinsey, PowerCo, and Stellantis to discuss the future of battery innovation for NEVs.
The consensus ? Li-ion will remain mainstream- but solid-state batteries are coming, and they’ll redefine energy density and safety.
Three key insights from the panel:
- Industrialization = Innovation + Competitiveness + Differentiation
Scaling new battery chemistries requires more than lab breakthroughs. It demands cost discipline, supply chain readiness, and clear value propositions for OEMs. - China-Europe Collaboration is essential
The fastest path to adoption runs through cross-border partnerships that combine Western technology leadership with China’s manufacturing scale and market velocity. - A global ecosystem wins
Sharing best practices across regions and players will accelerate the entire industry- not just individual companies.
Blue Solutions is already moving
We’re not waiting. Our new Joint Development Agreement with PTL Katop, a leading Chinese machine supplier, accelerates our large solid-state cells ramp-up to meet automotive-grade performance and cost targets.
What we’re building:
Li-metal anode + polymer electrolyte + LFP/LMFP/NMC cathode
This architecture delivers:
- Higher energy density than graphite-based Li-ion
- Intrinsic safety (no liquid electrolyte, no thermal runaway)
- Economic viability for mid-term industrialization
Why this matters
- For OEMs: A proven partner with 20+ years of solid-state manufacturing experience, IATF 16949 certification, and a clear path to scale.
- For the industry: Blue Solutions bridges the gap between today’s Li-ion and tomorrow’s all-solid-state- delivering performance gains now, not in a decade.
- For the planet: Safer, longer-lasting batteries that align with global sustainability goals.
Innovation is our DNA
Blue Solutions is moving from solid-state pioneer to global industrializer- with the partnerships, technology, and market strategy to make it happen.
The future of batteries is solid-state. And it’s closer than you think.
Thank you to Automotive Technology Center and Tami Wu for the opportunity to shape this conversation at IAA.
