Is battery technology a 'breakthrough'?

Many companies are continuing to do the hard work of improving existing battery technologies, though they tend not to claim their technology is a “breakthrough,” since their work leads to small improvements in performance.

Could a game-changing breakthrough make EV batteries cheaper?

Scientists make game-changing breakthrough that could make EV batteries cheaper: 'Paving the way for next-generation lithium-ion batteries' first appeared on The Cool Down. Cost-effectively improving battery life span paves the way for cheaper EVs. Cost-effectively improving battery life span paves the way for cheaper EVs.

Can batteries unlock other energy technologies?

Batteries can unlock other energy technologies, and they’re starting to make their mark on the grid. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Batteries are on my mind this week. (Aren’t they always?)

Are solid-state batteries the next breakthrough in EV technology?

Solid-state batteries have been touted as the next breakthrough in EV technology by EV makers over the past decade, often with promises of insane performance and range.

How difficult is it to develop better batteries?

One difficult thing about developing better batteries is that the technology is still poorly understood. Changing one part of a battery—say, by introducing a new electrode—can produce unforeseen problems, some of which can’t be detected without years of testing.

What happens if a liquid electrolyte battery is broken?

If a liquid electrolyte battery is broken or punctured, the two sides of the electrolyte can ooze together, which can lead to an uncontrolled energy flow, followed by a fire. Generally speaking, solids are also denser than liquids meaning the electrolyte takes up less space and battery cells can be smaller.