Solid-state NASA battery beats the Model Y's 4680 pack at energy density by stacking all cells in one case

[Redaktion]

NASA has achieved a breakthrough in its solid-state battery research aimed at electricity-powered transportation. NASA's solid-state battery stacks all of its cells in one casing, reducing weight and increasing the energy density twice compared to that of Li-ion batteries in the typical electric car.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Solid-state-NASA-battery-beats-the-Model-Y-s-4680-pack-at-energy-density-by-stacking-all-cells-in-one-case.660594.0.html

[Clem]

Why aren't we using these solid state batteries for suits and tools?  Still using Li batteries for equipment that is in development.

[Tom N]

Why aren't we using these solid state batteries for suits and tools?  Still using Li batteries for equipment that is in development.

It's most likely a cost issue. How much would it be $/kwh. Current batteries are around $130-250/kwh depending on supply constraints. Plus they would also need to develop a mass manufacturing method before they can make manufacturing plants for them. Hopefully they'll be done in a few more years

[Awesomeblackdude]

Shouldn't the taxpayers who are the shareholders benefit from this tech? I never understood capitalism where the taxpayers hard cash of monies is involved and some whalers CEOs derive their wealth from it.

[Brett]

Prototypes are easy, mass manufacturing is haaaaaaaaaaard