According to the report, Toyota expects that the cruising range of electric vehicles using solid-state batteries will be twice that of electric vehicles currently using lithium-ion batteries, and it only takes 65,438+00 minutes to fully charge. According to the report, Toyota has more than 65,438+0,000 patents related to solid-state batteries.
Toyota seems to be far ahead of other Japanese automakers. It is reported that Nissan does not intend to actually test solid-state batteries before 2028, but Japanese suppliers seem to be stepping up production.
According to the report, Mitsui Mining and Metallurgy Co., Ltd. will set up a test facility for producing solid battery electrolyte. The factory is located in the existing R&D center in saitama, and will be able to produce "tens of tons" of solid electrolyte from next year, which is enough to meet the demand of prototype batteries.
The timetable discussed in the report predates the suggestion made by a Toyota executive this summer. In July this year, Keiji, executive vice president of Toyota Power Systems Division? In an interview with Automotive News, Keita said that the limited production of solid-state batteries will begin in 2025.
The report also pointed out that solid-state batteries can greatly improve energy density. This echoes a statement made by Samsung earlier this year, which implies that Samsung's solid-state battery technology may double the energy density.
Solid state batteries have become a trend of battery manufacturers. Apple iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is committed to developing solid-state batteries for electric vehicles by 2024. QuantumScape, a solid-state battery company supported by Volkswagen Group, recently released relevant test data, suggesting that the company's battery technology may soon enter the application stage of electric vehicles.
However, Tesla, the leading brand of electric vehicles, believes that solid-state battery technology has yet to be developed. The company is looking for other technologies to achieve higher energy density, longer battery life and lower manufacturing costs. (Author/Little Devil)
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