Revolution in battery technology: Electric cars with a new battery in view!
Revolution in battery technology: Electric cars with a new battery in view!
As part of the EMPA's EU project “Sense”, the EMPA researcher, together with eleven partners from research and industry, have made significant progress in the development of batteries for electric cars. The promising success is particularly important because from 2035 in Europe no new vehicles with combustion engines are to be approved. The improvement of battery technology is crucial to load electric cars faster and to cover longer distances, as well as is reported in detail . The four-year project, which was financed by the EU with over 10 million euros, was successfully completed in early 2024 and aimed to develop solutions for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.The researchers under the direction of Corsin Battaglia developed innovative technologies in the project that are not only more efficient, but also less harmful. For example, the new battery module contains only half of the critical raw material cobalt compared to conventional batteries. In addition, a new temperature management system was developed that improves quick charging capacity to avoid overheating. Innovative companies such as Huntsman have already been able to register patents, and the first products based on these developments are now available. This progress marks an important step in global effort to create more sustainable energy solutions, which is also emphasized by .
Although the project was successful, the pandemic represented some challenges, as was rising raw material prices and unstable supply chains. Nevertheless, the Empa researchers are already looking into the future. They take part in a new Horizon Europe project called “Intelligent”, which is dedicated to the development of cobalt-free high-volume cells for electric cars. This shows the ongoing focus on improving battery technology and strengthening the European battery industry through innovative research approaches.
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