Solid state batteries will cut carbon footprint of EVs by a quarter
2 years, 5 months ago

Solid state batteries will cut carbon footprint of EVs by a quarter

Daily Mail  

One of the biggest criticisms of electric cars is that they're not as green as you might think, with claims it takes years of driving one to offset the high emissions resulting from battery production. However, a new report says electric vehicles will become more economical in the future when manufacturers switch to using solid state batteries, claiming they will reduce EV carbon footprint by almost a quarter. Electric cars could become much greener before the end of the decade: New report claims models using solid state batteries will cut production-related emissions by a quarter Greenhouse gas emissions during production of an electric vehicles are far higher than an equivalent petrol model, which is mainly due to the carbon intensity of battery and steel production. These batteries require up to 35 per cent more lithium than the current lithium-ion technology fitted in most of today's electric cars, but far less graphite and cobalt is needed for solid state packs. Transport & Environment's study estimates that a solid state battery made of sustainably-sourced materials will reduce the carbon footprint compared to today's EVs by up to 39% EV battery experts estimate it takes between 13,500 and 16,000 miles of driving - equivalent to two years of UK ownership - for the extra carbon footprint of EV production to be offset T&E's report says they will reduce the production carbon footprint of electric cars by of an estimated 24 per cent.

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Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
4 weeks ago

Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones

Live Mint  

Despite a slowdown in electric-vehicle sales in some countries, demand for batteries was up by around 40% globally last year, and seems likely to continue at a similar pace. As China also commands the processing of other important battery materials, including manganese, cobalt and nearly all battery-grade graphite, there is concern about the vulnerability of supply chains should China begin …

Honda targets 2x EV range by 2029 with solid-state batteries
1 month ago

Honda targets 2x EV range by 2029 with solid-state batteries

India TV News  

Honda Motor has set ambitious goals to revolutionize its electric vehicles by using all-solid-state battery technology to double their driving range by the late 2020s. Pilot facility and key targets for 2025 Honda's Tochigi facility is a critical step towards achieving mass production of solid-state batteries. The new technology promises to offer longer driving ranges, faster charging times, and greater …

New material for solid lithium batteries
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New material for solid lithium batteries

China Daily  

Chinese researchers have developed a new cathode material that could significantly increase the number of times all-solid-state lithium batteries can be recharged, potentially enhancing their commercial viability. The team said that all-solid-state lithium batteries, which use solid electrolytes, are less prone to leakage and combustion than conventional liquid lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in electric vehicles, mobile phones and …

Solid-state batteries see charged-up biz prospects
4 months, 1 week ago

Solid-state batteries see charged-up biz prospects

China Daily  

An employee works on the production line of an all-solid-state battery maker in Chongqing. Battery sector information provider Gaogong Industry Institute said new production capacity for solid-state batteries surpassed 142 gigawatt-hours from January to July, with total investment exceeding 64.4 billion yuan. Experts said solid-state batteries offer key advantages over current mainstream liquid batteries, including higher safety and greater energy …

The race is on to build EV battery-recycling plants in the U.S.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The race is on to build EV battery-recycling plants in the U.S.

NPR  

The race is on to build EV battery-recycling plants in the U.S. toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for NPR WESTBOROUGH, Mass. Sponsor Message Meanwhile, some companies are working on a form of recycling called "direct recycling" that would take the battery apart without shredding it at all. "Battery recycling can play, in the long run, a really big role in making …

Advanced solid-state batteries a mutual ambition of carmakers
8 months, 1 week ago

Advanced solid-state batteries a mutual ambition of carmakers

China Daily  

IM Motors starts presales of the L6 sedan in Shanghai on April 8. As semi-solid-state batteries become widely used, it is anticipated that top solid-state battery manufacturers and the industry chain will benefit. Ouyang Minggao, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, forecasted at a solid-state battery conference in January that fully solid-state batteries will achieve industrialization by 2030. …

EV Batteries: Under the hood
10 months, 3 weeks ago

EV Batteries: Under the hood

The Hindu  

Last year was a good year for Electric Vehicles in India with sales recording a 50% growth compared to 2022. While NMC batteries have high energy density and thus provide longer range, LFP batteries have longer life, better stability, are less toxic and have faster charging times. Battery Management Systems Another approach to improving battery performance involves deploying sensing and …

Experts urge battery companies to embrace next-gen technology
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts urge battery companies to embrace next-gen technology

China Daily  

China-made battery products on display during an auto expo in Munich, Germany. Since the emerging solid-state battery technology could offset Chinese vehicle battery companies' existing lead in power batteries, they should be wary and embrace the new technology as well, said industry experts. Ouyang said: "China should maintain a strategy of developing more semi-solid-state batteries gradually while preparing for significant …

Race begins to crack the code behind solid-state batteries
11 months ago

Race begins to crack the code behind solid-state batteries

China Daily  

Two workers seal a solid polymer lithium-ion battery in plastic, a product developed by Southwest Energy of Linghang Guochuang in 2021. Electric vehicle makers around the world are speeding up work on solid-state batteries, which are believed to be a game-changing technology that offer shorter charging times and better performance than traditional lithium-ion packs. Volkswagen is holding talks with France's …

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn
1 year, 1 month ago

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Electric vehicle battery production must be incentivised to prevent the decline …

EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up
54 years, 11 months ago

EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up

Wired  

Here’s the inconvenient truth about your electric vehicle: Making its battery has a big impact on the environment. “Building batteries is creating a very large amount of carbon,” says Peter Carlsson, CEO of European battery manufacturer Northvolt. Phasing out internal combustion engines—a must for reaching net zero—will require roughly a tenfold increase in battery production over the next decade, Carlsson …

How green is your electric vehicle, really?
1 year, 4 months ago

How green is your electric vehicle, really?

The Economist  

Listen to this story. Bitter, because once he had returned the trial vehicle, he had to drive home in his Kia Niro EV, which is smaller, shorter range and has no open roof—call it “rainy Britain mode”. But though Fisker says sustainability is one of its founding principles, it is indulging in a trait almost universal among car firms: building …

The Inescapable Reasons Electric Cars Are Getting More Expensive
2 years, 6 months ago

The Inescapable Reasons Electric Cars Are Getting More Expensive

Slate  

It might appear to be an excellent time to buy an electric vehicle. Sure enough: Consumer interest in electric vehicles has jumped over the past few months, even amid the broader inflation afflicting the economy in general and car prices in particular. There aren’t enough electric cars, owning them is suddenly more of a hassle than it used to be, …

How will solid-state batteries make electric vehicles better?
3 years, 3 months ago

How will solid-state batteries make electric vehicles better?

The Hindu  

Solid-state batteries could be game changer for electric vehicles by storing more energy, charging faster and offering greater safety than liquid lithium-ion batteries, helping accelerate the shift away from fossil fuel-powered cars. Japan's Toyota Motor Corp is one of the front runners to mass produce solid-state batteries. Stellantis, formed in January by the merger of Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler and …

British consortium formed to develop solid state EV batteries
3 years, 4 months ago

British consortium formed to develop solid state EV batteries

The Hindu  

A group of seven British organisations including battery materials firm Johnson Matthey, start-up Britishvolt and Oxford University said on Thursday they had formed a consortium to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. "Delivering enhanced range and safety.will be a key driver for battery electric vehicle adoption, supporting the transition to a net zero future," Christian Gunther, head of battery materials …

Ford bets on solid-state batteries to lower electrification costs, make EVs affordable
3 years, 7 months ago

Ford bets on solid-state batteries to lower electrification costs, make EVs affordable

Firstpost  

Ford has raised its stake in a manufacturer of solid-state batteries — a move that its chief product and operations officer, Hau Thai-Tang, says will strengthen the company’s effort to increase the range and reduce the costs of its next generation of electric vehicles. At the same time, it’s harder to draw power from solid-state batteries than from lithium-ion batteries, …

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