South 8 Begins Volume Production of Extreme Cold Weather Lithium-Ion Batteries for Defense Customers

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Batteries--South 8 Technologies’ new semi-automated battery cell manufacturing line is now operational, marking a significant milestone in growing US domestic cell manufacturing capacity. The line will support 5 MWh of annual cylindrical cell production in 2027, enhancing South 8’s ability to serve defense and specialty markets requiring reliable battery performance in extreme cold. The manufacturing expansion supports production of South 8’s ARCTIC™ AE35 18650 cell