Toyota has embraced electrification at a snail’s space. When former CEO Akio Toyoda was still at the helm, his slow approach to electric vehicle (EV) acceptance is mainly driven by his motivation by a quote he famously made: “Carbon is the enemy, not the internal combustion engine.” That’s why he led a team of engineers to develop the hydrogen combustion engine, among other emissions-reducing technologies that also included its popular range of hybrids. Under its new CEO Koji Sato, however, electrification will receive a major push. While its solid-state battery research has already been ongoing for years, it’s only recently that it reached a breakthrough with the technology. If true, then the company that used to be the EV laggard will suddenly be at the forefront of electrification.
Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Breakthrough
Toyota has already planned to release solid-state batteries in its mass-produced EVs by 2027. However, to meet that goal and make it attractive to consumers, the Japanese automaker must be able to reduce the cost of manufacturing. Fortunately, that’s what the company has recently claimed to The Guardian. The breakthrough was achieved because Toyota says it has simplified the production of the materials required for solid-state batteries, with the Japanese automaker touting the discovery as a significant leap forward that enables shorter charge times and more extended driving range.
Then Burn up or explode !!! LOL
Right on, 745 miles going downhill.
I’ll believe it when I see it
I suppose this is possible .. The battery would not be one battery but multiple batteries that can be controlled individually and charged individually, a nightmare for controlling the heat generated when all the batteries are being super-charge in 10 minutes. “BOOM” !!!!!!!!
Horseless carriages are just a fad.
And they will cost how much????????
In fantasy land cost is not a factor to be considered…
Best part is that the electricity used to recharge will be the same old reliable sources we use now; coal, nuclear, hydro, oil or gas. Windmills and panel, not so much.
why yes this sounds lovely, please bring it on! I cant wait!
always wanted to see the laws of physics suspended!
there are alot of mentally ill people (demonicrats) who will believe and buy!