Solid State Batteries May Not Hit Market in Time to Boost EV Uptake
Electric vehicle batteries have been subject to constant research and improvements over the past couple of years to improve their energy density and safety. Although high-end electric vehicles can have up to 400 miles in range on a single charge, the average EV doesn’t have enough range to alleviate range anxiety. And given that America’s public charging infrastructure is woefully insufficient, many people are reluctant to switch to battery-powered electric cars. Solid state batteries, which replace the traditional liquid electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries with a solid electrolyte and use lithium metal anodes rather than a graphite anode, are slated to…
