Solid state battery is a battery technology that uses solid electrodes and solid electrolyte instead of the liquid or polymer gel electrolytes found in lithium ion or lithium polymer batteries. solid state batteries; It is thought that it may provide potential solutions for many problems of lithium-ion derivatives such as flammability, limited voltage, unstable solid-electrolyte interphase formation, poor cycling performance.
BMW increases solid-state battery investments
In particular, automobile companies have accelerated their work on solid-state batteries recently. Working on this issue, BMW recently announced that it has partnered with Solid Power. Now, this partnership is expanding even further.
Under the new agreement, the automaker has been licensed to build a prototype line for the assembly of all-solid-state batteries (ASSB) at its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center (CMCC) near Munich. Before setting up the prototype line, BMW aims to optimize cell production processes by asking Solid Power to provide the necessary training.
The Bavarian automaker announced in a press release that it plans to have a prototype vehicle with ASSB technology ready before 2025. In this process, Solid Power will supply cells for testing purposes during the year.
BMW also designs the Neue Klasse platform, which will form the basis of its cars in the coming years, in accordance with solid-state batteries. It is very difficult to predict when the German manufacturer will launch its first model with a solid state battery. It looks like BMW will wait a while longer for this.
Before the revolutionary battery technology, we will first see Gen6 batteries with round cells from BMW. Compared to existing Gen5 prismatic cells, the new Gen6 promises 30 percent faster charging, 30 percent more range and 20 percent more energy density.
Toyota, another brand working on solid state battery technology, plans to introduce its first model in 2025. So what do you think about solid state battery technology? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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