No Graphite? No Problem, Silicon EV Batteries Really Are Coming
Silicon batteries and synthetic graphite are easing fears that new export restrictions will impact the global supply chain for EV batteries
Silicon batteries and synthetic graphite are easing fears that new export restrictions will impact the global supply chain for EV batteries
A new extreme fast charging electric vehicle battery from StoreDot aims at 100 miles in 4 minutes, towards an ultimate goal of 3 minutes.
The US Army has been dipping into silicon technology for wearable batteries and drones, which could smooth the way for EV batteries, too.
Before you ask, it’s not clear who Panasonic will be producing these batteries for. Rather, the focus is on Panasonic getting this special silicon anode material from the UK company Nexeon, and stated reason is “to boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).” Panasonic already produces high-quality, … [continued]
Silicon battery technology gets the seal of approval from Porsche, which has put up the big bucks to help Group14 build the world’s biggest silicon battery materials factory in Washington State.
The silicon battery materials startup NEO Energy Materials is playing its next step close to the vest, but driving down the cost of electric vehicles is the plan.
Woke or not, the US Army has invested $10 million in new silicon battery technology.
With the new Electra 5, GM banks on Buick brand to add high end SUV sizzle to its electric car sales in China.
The US Army is pursuing new silicon energy storage technology for light weight, long lasting portable batteries.
Group14 has secured a $400 million investment from Porsche that will help build a new factory for its silicon-anode batteries.