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Could a new battery change the game for electric mobility?

A solid-state battery developer in China has unveiled a new cell that could help change the game for electric mobility. Tailan New Energy’s vehicle-grade all-solid-state lithium batteries offer energy density twice that of other cells in the segment, empowering the Chinese battery maker to hail the cells as a record-setter in the industry.

Can a new lithium battery charge in 5 minutes?

A team in Cornell Engineering created a new lithium battery that can charge in under five minutes – faster than any such battery on the market – while maintaining stable performance over extended cycles of charging and discharging.

What will be the future of battery technology?

Then there might be improved lithium-ion batteries, maybe using silicon anodes or rocksalt cathodes, for mid-range vehicles, or perhaps solid-state lithium batteries will take over that class. Then there might be LiS or even lithium–air cells for high-end cars — or flying taxis. But there’s a lot of work yet to be done.

Should EV batteries be lighter?

We don't need cars with 1300 miles of range, we need lighter EVs that have better efficiency that can do 300-400 miles. Making the battery 2/3 to 3/4 lighter and hopefully cheaper would be a significant boon to the EV auto industry. Imagine having a EV that weighs less than an ICE equivalent for similar range per charge/tank.

When will a car be powered by a solid-state battery?

Actual cars powered by solid-state batteries seem to be perpetually on the horizon: Toyota’s original target date for commercializing them in the early 2020s has now slipped to the late 2020s, for example. When it comes to batteries, “Toyota has said a lot of things in the last ten years, none of which have come through,” cautions Ceder.

What is a non flammable battery?

In this regard, a startup has developed a non-flammable battery. Alsym Energy’s high-performance, inherently non-flammable, and non-toxic batteries are aimed at replacing lithium cells. Claimed to be a low-cost solution, Alsym’s batteries support a wide range of discharge durations.