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Solid Power bets on late-2020s commercialisation of all-solid-state batteries
U.S. battery startup Solid Power is seeking to restore the competitiveness of the U.S. battery industry by pushing all-solid-state batteries. Instead of producing finished cells, it is focusing on developing and supplying sulfide-based solid electrolytes that existing manufacturers can integrate into current production lines. The company has built a pilot line in Thornton, Colorado, and is working with automakers and battery makers including Ford, BMW, Samsung SDI and SK On.
Industry
Solid-state batteries move from dream technology to reality as QuantumScape, Toyota, CATL jockey
Solid-state batteries, seen as a next-generation technology for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, are reigniting a commercialisation race. They replace liquid electrolytes with solid materials to cut fire risk and raise energy density, but face hurdles including dendrites, manufacturing defects and high costs. QuantumScape says it has secured key manufacturing technology. Toyota and CATL are also stepping up development, while some companies weigh aviation and defence as early markets.
Mobility
Hyundai Motor Group says it cannot give up on all-solid-state batteries
Hyundai Motor Group reaffirmed it will keep pursuing all-solid-state battery development, its R&D chief Manfred Harrer said. He said the company cannot quit and must stay in the competition, even as lithium-ion batteries improve. Harrer cited smaller batteries, better fast charging and longer driving range as potential advantages, and predicted a symbolic, limited-production vehicle using the technology could appear within five years. He said high raw material costs could delay mass-market adoption.