Tyfast Energy awarded $100,000 SuperBoost grant to accelerate next-generation lithium-ion batteries for defense, industrial applications

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyfast Energy, a battery materials company focused on lithium-ion innovation, has been awarded a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation's Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York. The funding will support Tyfast's continued development of its proprietary lithium vanadium oxide (LVO) anode technology, enabling the fabrication of next-generation pouch cells with ultra-fast charging, extended cycle life, and enhanced thermal performance.

Tyfast's LVO anode platform allows lithium-ion batteries to charge in under 10 minutes, operate reliably between -40°C and +70°C, and exceed 10,000 charge cycles: performance metrics well suited for defense, heavy-duty transportation, construction and other industrial applications. As part of the SuperBoost project, Tyfast will partner with Binghamton University's NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy Storage (NECCES) to scale roll-to-roll electrode manufacturing and assemble 1–5Ah multi-layer pouch cells. These prototypes will be delivered to customers for evaluation and field testing.

The company's focus is on powering rugged, electrified platforms where battery safety, power density and durability are critical. A major U.S. defense contractor is testing Tyfast's technology and exploring integration opportunities for programs that demand ...