This video looks into the future of electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. It covers emerging trends, new materials, and innovations that promise to make batteries more efficient, longer-lasting, and environmentally friendly. The video also discusses potential breakthroughs that could revolutionize the EV industry.
As the race for better and cheaper electric car batteries becomes the next gold rush, new technologies are coming that may soon make it easier to own and run a zero-emission vehicle. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology are focusing on using new battery technology that could lead to lighter vehicles. A lighter vehicle means less energy consumption. The University of Texas is working on a lithium-ion battery that doesn't use cobalt. Cobalt is rare, expensive, and harmful to source. There are claims that cobalt-free batteries result in a vehicle range of up to an estimated 500 miles on a single charge. Scientists at Toyota are testing a solid-state battery that can charge in just 7 minutes. The hope is that these game-changing batteries might be used in electric vehicles as early as 2026. Sydney University researchers have found a way to make more affordable zinc-air batteries. Zinc-air batteries are superior to lithium-ion batteries as they cannot catch fire. However, they are currently made from very expensive materials. But in time, this research could lead to a cheaper and safer alternative. Batteries with silicone-based anodes are set to go into production in early 2025. Until now, almost all anodes have been made from graphite. However, graphite makes batteries bigger and heavier. A battery made with silicone anodes is lighter, would charge faster, and store more energy. This new technology could boost electric vehicle range by 20%. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get recommendations for other useful content on green cars and how they can work best for you.