South 8 Technologies

South 8 Technologies LiGas® battery electrolyte is proud to be included in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list! #TIMEBestInventions Read the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e98jkd2m LiGas®, the liquefied gas electrolyte for advanced lithium-ion batteries that solves lithium-ion’s “fire and ice™” problems. South 8’s patented LiGas electrolyte reduces fire risk and operates across a wide temperature range, from -60 to 60 °C. LiGas cells enable clean battery power to benefit more applications, environments, and people. LiGas is also compatible with common battery materials, increases energy, supports fast charging, and is cost effective for battery manufacturers. To learn more about LiGas, visit us at www.south8.com

South 8 Technologies’ Ryo Tamaki will be sharing the benefits of LiGas® at the The 65th Battery Symposium at the Kyoto International Conference Center hosted by the ECS - The Electrochemical Society of Japan (ECSJ). When: November 21, 2024 at 11:20am JST Where: 2E08 Kyoto International Conference Center Details about the speech: https://lnkd.in/gPRsD5Fs More on South 8: https://www.south8.com/ #LiGas #Lithiumion #Cleanenergy #Batteries #Battery #Batterytech #Cleantech #Batteryinnovation #Evs #BatterySymposium

From clean steel and #AI-driven sepsis diagnostics to eco-friendly farming and sustainable batteries, their groundbreaking innovations earned them a spot on TIME's "The Best Inventions of 2024: 200 innovations changing how we live."     TIME editors have compiled these lists annually for more than two decades to highlight the most groundbreaking innovations in the world. Each company is evaluated on several key factors: originality, efficacy, ambition and impact. NSF-supported startups that made the list this year include:  ✅ Electra ✅ Prenosis  ✅ Loggerhead Instruments ✅Ambercycle ✅Pivot Bio ✅ South 8 Technologies ✅AM Batteries Special Mentions: ✅Bayesian Health ✅Sonavex Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/4elyKoO. #NSFSBIR

Following Battery Show 2024 in Detroit AZoM - The Online Materials Science Community interviewed CEO of South 8 Technologies, Tom Stepien, about their groundbreaking LiGas® technology. This innovative solution replaces traditional toxic and flammable electrolytes with a safer, high-performance, liquefied gas electrolyte—an exciting advancement in lithium-ion battery technology. In the interview, Tom shared insights on how LiGas® addresses critical challenges in defense, EV, and industrial applications, as well as the unique benefits it brings for cold-weather performance and safety. Catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eQ8XuyRg Learn more about South 8: https://www.south8.com/ #BatteryInnovation #BatteryShow2024 #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #LithiumIon #BatteryTechnology #EnergyStorage #SustainableTech #EVSolutions #LiGas  #Lithiumion #Cleanenergy #Batteries #Battery  #Batterytech #Cleantech #Batteryinnovation #Evs

We are excited to have Ryo Tamaki present a Company Perspective in November! Ryo is Vice President of Products at South 8 Technologies, where he leads product development in the energy storage sector. Previously, he was a Technical Fellow at EnerSys, focusing on medical, aerospace, and ESS cells. His earlier roles include CTO at CONNEXX SYSTEMS, where he spearheaded R&D for advanced batteries, and R&D Manager at Quallion. Ryo holds a Ph. D. in Polymer Chemistry from Kyoto University and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. Want to hear what he has to say? Register today at http://www.lithiumsafe.net #LithiumSAFE2024 #Countdown #SoteriaBIG #FireSafety #BatterySafety #Innovation #Networking

Rusty Heffner will be first to speak at the Pitch Session at Startup Pavilion in Hall 2 on Wednesday October 30th at 11:45 AM. Join us at #VERGE24 where Luis A. Ortiz, Deputy Director for Commercialization, ARPA-E will introduce each of the ARPA-E startups at the Start Up Pitch Stage for 60sec pitches. Following the quick 60sec pitches, South 8 Technologies' table will be displaying a live LiGas® vs Liquid Challenge. Find our table left of the Start Up Pitch Stage. See you then! #LiGas  #Lithiumion  #Cleanenergy  #Batteries  #Battery  #Batterytech  #Cleantech  #Batteryinnovation  #Evs

The second annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards is coming in February and applications are now open!   Watch this flashback to one of last year's remarkable finalists for Startup of the Year: South 8 Technologies with Co-Founder Cyrus Rustomji, who asked "What if, through advanced battery technologies, we could eliminate climate change and leave a better world for our future generations?" Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gVuUgEAW   We're just four weeks away from the deadline, so be sure to submit your nomination: https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG   Paul Roben, Corinne Peek-Asa, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Jacques Chirazi, Marie Christensen, Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, Eden Faran, Greg Horowitt, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse   #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

South 8 Technologies has been recognized as one of The Information’s Top 50 Most Promising Startups! Thank you to Steve LeVine for taking the time to take a deep dive into South 8 and selecting us for this accolade. Our team has worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and this recognition is a testament to their dedication and hard work. Thank you to our partners and investors who have supported us on this journey. ️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVuA_MF7 Learn more about South 8: https://www.south8.com/ #EnergyInnovation #Startups #South8 #Sustainability #Recognition #FutureOfEnergy #LiGas #Lithiumion #Cleanenergy #Batteries #Battery #Batterytech #Cleantech #Batteryinnovation #Evs #InformationsTop50

This morning we published the annual TI50, our list of 2024's most promising tech startups. They include three in the battery-critical minerals space: Peak Energy, South 8 Technologies and Blumen. The Information https://lnkd.in/eD7qvWgM

Join South 8 Technologies and ARPA-E among 6,000+ leaders at #VERGE 24 (Oct. 29-31, San Jose, CA) hosted by Trellis Group. VERGE 24 is the center of gravity for professionals deploying climate tech at scale. Together, we will explore emerging trends, take stock of new technologies, and work to accelerate the speed and scale of impact. Register before October 4 to get $300 off the Final Rate All-Access Pass and use our discount code V24ARPAE for an additional 20% off: https://buff.ly/4cAaPB2 #LiGas  #Lithiumion  #Cleanenergy  #Batteries  #Battery  #Batterytech  #Cleantech  #Batteryinnovation  #Evs #Startup