solid-state batteries
Coverage of solid-state batteries in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese EV firms race for new tech
Chinese EV manufacturers BYD and CATL are competing to improve charging speeds and battery technology, with BYD pursuing flash-charging and CATL focusing on fast charging and battery-swapping. Next-generation technologies like solid-state and sodium-ion batteries face delayed timelines. Meanwhile, China's slowing domestic economy is pushing EV makers to expand internationally, with BYD negotiating with Stellantis to acquire European manufacturing facilities.
- Solid-state batteries hold more juice, but keep cracking up. Now researchers know why
Researchers have identified a key reason solid-state batteries fail before commercialization, linking the issue to ceramic electrolytes. These batteries offer higher capacity and faster charging but face challenges with cracking, which two research teams have now diagnosed.
- Are long-promised solar perovskites finally hitting mass production?
Perovskites are a clean energy breakthrough that has not yet materialized, similar to small modular nuclear reactors and solid-state batteries. They could enhance solar panels by absorbing light wavelengths.
- Is the ‘Holy Grail of batteries’ finally ready to bless us with its presence?
A Finnish startup, Donut Lab, claims to have solved solid-state battery technology, set for production later this year. Experts remain skeptical, citing past challenges with similar innovations like AI and hyperloop technologies. The Verge reports on the development.