Why Everyone Is Racing to Build Solid-State Batteries
Why Is Everyone Trying to Build a Solid-State Battery?
I explore why giants like CATL, BYD, and Samsung are investing billions in solid-state batteries. By replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with solids, these batteries promise higher energy density and safety. I break down the chemistry of lithium reactions and explain how removing heavy material scaffolding could finally make electric vehicles match the range of gasoline cars.
Without this material scaffolding, the reaction can still take place, but in a non-useful way.