The line separating EV batteries from hydrogen-fueled mobility is getting thinner, and Stellantis provides a good example. Last year the global automaker made some big moves in the fuel cell truck area and threw down a cool $200 million for a stake in the US battery startup Factorial Energy, too. Stellantis is already showcasing Factorial’s new solid-state EV batteries this year, which leads one to wonder if they have any new fuel cell news up their sleeves for 2023, too.
The Search For Perfect EV Batteries
Lithium-ion is still the technology of choice for EV batteries. However, automakers are always looking out for the next big thing. Solid-state energy storage is in the running because it offers performance and safety advantages over the liquid electrolyte used in conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Eco-friendliness is another attraction. In recent years, automakers have been…
Stellantis Thinks EV Batteries & Hydrogen Fuel Cells Can Coexist
