Sunday, November 3, 2024

Huge group tests 'miracle battery' for electric cars

The world's fourth largest car group will soon test solid state batteries, which for years have been heralded as a miracle for and a revolution among electric cars.

Car manufacturer Stellantis has announced plans to integrate solid state batteries into its electric cars from 2026.

The technology, seen by many as a potential miracle for the electric car industry, will be supplied by American manufacturer Factorial and tested in a number of Dodge Charger Daytona models.

These cars are based on Stellantis' STLA Large platform, which underpins a wide range of models from the group's various brands, including Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati.

Factorial's solid state batteries are expected to significantly improve the range and performance of electric vehicles.

Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid state batteries use solid electrolytes. This change in material selection can lead to a number of benefits, including increased energy density, shorter charging time and improved safety.

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– By integrating Factorial's innovative battery discharge into the STLA Large platform, we can explore the potential of batteries to improve our electric car's range and ensure that customers will benefit from better performance, longer range and faster charging times for years to come, says Stellantis' head of engineering and technology development, Ned Curic.

The test program with the Dodge Charger Daytona will allow Stellantis to evaluate Factorial's technology in practice and assess its suitability for mass production.

If the tests proceed as planned, it could pave the way for a wider use of solid state batteries in Stellantis' electric cars in the future. However, the European-American group is by no means the first with the technology.

Toyota has been talking about the battery for years, and some Chinese brands claim that as early as next year they will be able to mass-produce cars with that type of battery. However, Nissan believes that the development is no further advanced than that it can only be done with solid state batteries in 2028.

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