You know things are serious when big tech hops aboard.
It’s easy to see why battery tech advancements are all the buzz in the EV scene these days. I mean, anyone who’s anyone in the automotive and motorcycle industries is working hard in pushing the bounds of electrification.
But up to now, the biggest hurdle when it comes to EVs is reducing charging time and increasing range. This is where solid-state (SS) batteries enter the picture. We’ve been talking about these things here on RideApart for quite some time now. And the potential they have in the future of mobility is simply undeniable.
Now, some of the biggest players in the tech industry are hopping aboard the SS battery bandwagon in full force. For example, at the SNE Battery Day 2024 Expo in Seoul, South Korea, none other than Samsung showcased its latest battery technology: an EV-specific solid-state oxide battery with some impressive claims.
How does a 20-year lifespan and a nine-minute charging time sound?
Plus, Samsung’s solid-state battery comes with all the perks associated with these types of batteries including lighter weight and improved safety thanks to a more stable thermal balance. But perhaps the best part is that Samsung’s solid-state battery tech has around 500 watt-hours per kilogram. That’s nearly double the energy density of the batteries found in most EVs today. And so in the real world, we could be looking at about 600 miles of range on a single charge.
Doesn’t matter. Lithium batteries are prone for fires. Would not park one anywhere near my house.
Too many negatives like infrastructure, range anxiety, failure to operate or hold a charge in cold weather, Fire danger that can’t be put out with water, extremely high insurance rates, tire life due to the extra weight of the batteries, and technicians who are not trained to work on them. The Japanese are working on alternative fuels that seem to be a better alternative. They can have it. It is also overpriced!
How much does this super battery cost ?
I bought four Lithium batteries for my Golf Cart last year to the tune of $1500 EACH, so do the math for a car.
They’re not Lithium batteries! Geez!
they didnt read the artical