Chinese Firm Starts Mass Producing Solid-State Batteries
GAC Group completed construction of China's first production line for large-format solid-state batteries, putting it on track to begin producing solid state batteries at a globally unprecedented scale. The facility currently operates at limited capacity producing vehicle-grade cells, but the performance targets attached to this technology have attracted international automotive industry attention. Solid-state batteries work by replacing the liquid electrolyte found in conventional lithium-ion cells with solid materials, delivering substantial improvements in thermal stability and safety. The solid components can withstand temperatures reaching 400 degrees Celsius, roughly double the tolerance of liquid-based systems. This thermal advantage proves particularly important for…
