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Futuristic Battery Production

A China-Based Start-Up is Beginning Solid-State Battery Production

— November 26, 2018 — Autos
Lithium-ion batteries are utilized in almost all pieces of modern technology but China-based Qing Tao Energy Development Co is hoping to replace this tech with its new solid-state battery. According to early reports, the start-up already deployed a production line for these batteries. The solid-state battery offers better performance compared to its lithium-ion counterpart and already has a capacity of 100MWH per year. The company also stated that the new batteries have an energy density of 400Wh/kg, compared to the 250-300Wh/kg of new generation lithium-ion batteries.

Qing Tao Energy Development Co has yet to state what the solid-state battery designs could be used for but it would be safe to assume they would have a great impact on long-range electric vehicles. The batteries could also see effective usage in smart electronics as their capacity for energy is considerably higher than current offerings.


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Trend Themes
1. Solid-state Battery Technology - The development of solid-state batteries offers better performance and higher energy density, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in energy storage and electric vehicle industries.
2. Long-range Electric Vehicles - The use of solid-state batteries could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry by offering higher energy density and longer ranges.
3. Smart Electronics Energy Capacity - The high energy capacity of solid-state batteries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smart electronics industry, enabling longer battery life and more features in portable devices.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Storage - The development of solid-state batteries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the energy storage industry, with higher energy density and longer-lasting batteries.
2. Electric Vehicle - The use of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles creates opportunities for disruptive innovation by allowing for higher energy density and longer driving ranges.
3. Consumer Electronics - The high energy capacity of solid-state batteries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry, enabling longer battery life, faster charging, and more features in smartphones and other portable devices.
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