In a new study, researchers at UC Santa Barbara test safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, used in devices such as phones and electric vehicles (EVs), use liquid electrolytes that can overheat and catch fire. Solid-state batteries use non-flammable solids instead, making them safer, more compact, and longer-lasting. According to…
25x capacity increase and 1,000 cycles in solid-state battery performance
ION’s battery cell surpasses 1,000 cycles while delivering dramatic capacity improvement, validating technology for the consumer electronics sector. ION Storage Systems (ION) has achieved a significant breakthrough with its battery cell demonstrating a 25x increase in capacity in a commercially relevant footprint while surpassing 1,000 charge cycles. This dual achievement marks a critical milestone in…
New solid-state battery design improves safety and efficiency
Microvast Holdings has made progress in developing its True All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB) technology. This advancement improves safety, energy density, and efficiency for applications, including electric school buses. It also offers potential for future use in electric vehicles (EVs). Unlike conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) or semi-solid-state batteries, Microvast’s ASSB uses a bipolar stacking architecture that enables internal…