Solid-state batteries are thought to be the future of EVs, and Chinese car company SAIC looks like it'll be first to the punch.
  • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
    7·
    4 months ago

    Once solid state batteries are produced at scale it will truly be game over for ICE vehicles. Meanwhile the European and US manufacturers just whine and cry for protectionism while sitting on their hands.

    • Bye@lemmy.world
      2·
      4 months ago

      Which will also mean a renaissance for classic vehicles for EV conversions. Currently the EV market is too small to really support them, but as EVs start hitting junkyards, it will become a big deal.

      • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
        3·
        4 months ago

        The conversion business is held back right now by high battery prices. Once those come down, it will take on a whole new dynamic.

      • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
        3·
        4 months ago

        Depends on who you ask. The main advantage is better cycle life and being able to charge faster. That will address the concerns most people have about EVs. There will also be advantages in energy density and manufacturing cost but right now it’s really difficult to say where we’ll land in that regard.