Revolutionary solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry, offering a more affordable and practical alternative. Despite a history of unfulfilled promises in commercial development, recent news from Imec, a leading R&D company based in Belgium, is showing great promise.
Through its SOLiDIFY project, Imec and its 13 partners have successfully created a prototype solid-state battery with an impressive energy density of 1070 Wh/L – nearly 25% higher than the best lithium-ion cells currently available. What’s even more exciting is that this breakthrough was achieved using a manufacturing process that operates at room temperature and can easily integrate into existing lithium-ion battery production lines. The cost projection of less than 150 euros per kWh makes it an economically viable option for mass production.
The key to this advancement lies in the innovative “liquid-to-solid” solidification process implemented by Imec. This groundbreaking technology opens up new possibilities…
2024-09-19 03:00:57
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