What makes a new battery different from a regular battery?

Bond attributes the near absence of degradation in the new style battery to the difference in the shape and behaviour of the particles that make up the battery electrodes. In the regular battery, the battery electrodes are made up of tiny particles up to 50 times smaller than the width of a hair.

How long does a new battery last?

It lasted more than 20,000 cycles before it hit the 80% capacity cutoff. That translates to driving a jaw-dropping 8 million kms. As part of the study, the researchers compared the new type of battery – which has only recently come to market – to a regular lithium-ion battery that lasted 2,400 cycles before it reached the 80% cutoff.

Can new battery technologies reshape energy systems?

We explore cutting-edge new battery technologies that hold the potential to reshape energy systems, drive sustainability, and support the green transition.

Can EV batteries outlast a car?

As well, if battery packs can outlast the vehicle, you can use them for mass energy storage – where the energy density that’s critical for powering an EV – doesn’t matter as much. The new batteries are already being produced commercially, says Bond, and their use should ramp up significantly within the next couple of years.

How long can a lithium-ion battery power an EV?

Inside of battery with single crystal electrode still like new after 20,000 cycles -- the equivalent of powering an EV 8 million kms There’s a big push underway to increase the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries powering EVs on the road today.

Are lithium-ion batteries a better choice?

While lithium-ion batteries have so far been the dominant choice, numerous emerging applications call for higher capacity, better safety and lower costs while maintaining sufficient cyclability. The design space for potentially better alternatives is extremely large, with numerous new chemistries and architectures being simultaneously explored.