Solid-state batteries are sort of like the fountain of youth or a genie in a lamp. They are supposed to be the next generation of batteries, enabling super long range, super fast charging, and superior safety at relatively low cost. The problem being: commercially competitive solid-state batteries are always just around the next mountain. Nonetheless, when news of new hop comes out, it’s hard to ignore it. The new hope this time is that VinFast/Vingroup has invested tens of millions of dollars into next-gen solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium.
Does this mean that electric vehicles with solid-state batteries are on the way? Well, we’ll see. Until we have a clear arrival date, any hope for EVs powered by solid-state batteries has to be tempered.
The plan is as follows: “The two companies will enter into commercial agreements to develop battery pack designs using…
VinFast Is On A Roll, Intends To Use Solid-State Batteries To Roll Faster
