Super battery technology breakthrough

Are solid-state batteries the super battery of the future?

Both researchers and electric car manufacturers consider solid-state batteries to be the super battery of the future. Most recently, Toyota has announced that they expect to launch an electric car with a lithium solid-state battery in 2027-28.

Is the race to build a superbattery won?

Perhaps, but the race to build a superbattery is far from won, not least because the contenders come in many different forms. Some solid-state batteries are already on the market. For instance, Blue Solutions, a French company that is part of the giant Bolloré Group, produces one containing a polymer as its electrolyte.

Could solid-state battery technology make EVs faster?

EV companies like Toyota are working on solid-state battery technology with hopes to achieve a similar range and a quicker charging time. But the key to Khoshkalam's invention is the materials used, as they are far more abundant than the precious metals typically used in batteries and can be sourced for a lot less money.

What is battery technology?

The battery technology is designed to be used in smaller-sized cells, replacing existing coin-shaped batteries found in watches and other small electronics.

Will Samsung's new battery technology power EVs first?

(Credit: Bloomberg / Contributor / Bloomberg via Getty Images) Samsung's latest solid-state battery technology will power up premium EVs first, giving them up to 621 miles of range. The new batteries—which promise to improve vehicle range, decrease charging times, and eliminate risk of battery fires—could go into mass production as soon as 2027.

What's going on in the battery industry?

From more efficient production to entirely new chemistries, there's a lot going on. The race is on to generate new technologies to ready the battery industry for the transition toward a future with more renewable energy. In this competitive landscape, it’s hard to say which companies and solutions will come out on top.