SES AI promotes Kang Xu to CTO, signs pact with global electrolyte producer

SES AI announced two major milestones in its AI Initiative: the promotion of Kang Xu, current chief scientist, to chief technology officer, or CTO, to lead the company’s AI efforts, effective October 17 and the signing of its first commercial agreement with a global electrolyte producer. This new partnership will harness AI to accelerate Li-Metal and Li-ion electrolyte development across four key applications: EV, heavy-duty trucking, consumer electronics, and grid storage. Kang Xu, an expert in battery electrolyte development with nearly 30 years of experience, joined SES AI as chief scientist in August 2023.