South 8

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South 8 Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and licenses 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. Headquartered in San Diego, South 8 has introduced its first in a family of LIGAS battery cells, Arctic™ LIGAS 18650, with new form factors and additional battery chemistries in development. Customers for South 8 products include cell manufacturers through end-users including electric vehicle OEMs, energy storage providers, and a host of other applications from the defense industry to aerospace. South 8 has been granted 23 patents across seven countries and jurisdictions. South 8 investors include Anzu Partners, LG Technology Ventures, Shell Ventures, Foothill Ventures, Taiyo Nippon Sanso, and Lockheed Martin Ventures.