Solid-State Batteries: BMW Boosting The Future of Electric Vehicles
BMW and battery innovator Solid Power are expanding their collaboration in solid-state battery technology.
Testing of vehicles with these advanced batteries will start in 2023.
BMW intends to establish a prototype line at its CMCC to assess battery production.
A working prototype with these batteries is projected to be revealed by 2025.
The development of solid-state batteries is a highly competitive arena with various automakers and tech startups competing.
The advantages of solid-state batteries include lighter weight and longer range in EVs.
Solid Power is focusing on a sulfide-based solid electrolyte for a lighter, higher energy density battery.
BMW and Solid Power have broadened their joint development agreement to include cell development and production at both firms.
BMW projects that 50% of its sales will come from BEVs by 2030, but it's uncertain if solid-state batteries will be used.
Solid Power aims to produce electrolyte for 800,000 vehicles annually by 2028.
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