Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Unveil New Solid-State Battery Solstice, Aim for Mass Production by 2030

2024/09/13
Cooperation, Latest Tech, NEV
Mercedes
China
Mercedes-Benz and US-based battery startup Factorial Energy have made significant progress in developing a new solid-state battery called Solstice, which is expected to be mass-produced by 2030. The battery has an energy density of up to 450Wh/kg and could increase the range of electric vehicles by 80%, reaching about 1000 kilometers. The Solstice battery uses a sulfide-based solid electrolyte system, which remains stable at temperatures above 90°C, reducing the need for cooling systems, enhancing safety, and lowering costs. Mercedes-Benz has already begun testing the B-samples of the Solstice battery and plans to apply it to its next-generation electric vehicles in the coming years.
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