Honda has recently invested in a solid-state battery production line, and a Honda executive has stated that current battery tech is not a long-term solution.
EV fans and critics alike have been known to criticize current battery technology. While the lithium-ion battery now defines the mobile technology of our modern world, they are heavy, use a lot of rare earth minerals, degrade quickly over time, and can have an outsized environmental impact over their lifespan. However, Honda is betting that solid-state batteries will be able to solve these issues.
In an interview with TheDrive last week, Honda’s Vice President of Business and Sales, Dave Gardner, stated that current battery technology is not a long-term solution, citing material concerns and the difficulty of achieving price parity with gas…