Are solid-state batteries a 'breakthrough'?

Once assembled, a major challenge for solid-state batteries is around maintaining good contact between the electrodes and the electrolyte. In addition, repeated charge-discharge cycles can cause cracks to form between these components, significantly limiting the lifetime of the battery. Toyota says this is where the “breakthrough” has been made.

Will a condensed battery go into mass production this year?

What makes CATL’s announcement this week truly groundbreaking is that the condensed battery will go into mass production this year. Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.

Which companies are preparing to mass-produce semi-solid batteries?

Chinese battery maker CATL revealed it was preparing to mass-produce its semi-solid batteries before the year’s end, while South Korea’s Samsung SDI has completed a fully automated pilot line for solid-state batteries. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2024.

Will a simplified battery production process reduce the cost of next-generation technology?

The Japanese carmaker’s top battery expert said on Tuesday that simplifying the production process for battery materials would bring down the cost of its long-awaited next-generation technology.

Why did Toyota announce a 'breakthrough' in lithium-ion battery technology?

Last September, Toyota announced plans for their improved lithium-ion batteries, as well as a “breakthrough” in solid-state battery technology. It’s notable, because the company had been resisting its transition to electric vehicles (EVs), focusing instead on hybrids and vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

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.