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Nikola Corporation is excited to announce details of its new battery that has a record energy density of 1,100 watt-hours per kg on the material level and 500 watt-hours per kg on the production cell level. The Nikola prototype cell is the first battery that removes binder material and current collectors, enabling more energy storage within the cell. It is also expected to pass nail penetration standards, thus reducing potential vehicle fires.
This battery technology could increase the range of current EV passenger cars from 300 miles up to 600 miles with little or no increase to battery size and weight. The technology is also designed to operate in existing vehicle conditions. Moreover, cycling the cells over 2,000 times has shown acceptable end-of-life performance.
Nikola's new cell technology is environmentally friendly and easy to recycle. While conventional lithium-ion cells contain elements that are toxic and expensive, the new technology will have a positive impact on the earth's resources, landfills and recycling plants.
(Score: 2) by krishnoid on Wednesday November 20 2019, @11:49PM (1 child)
I think about 8 hours x 60 mph = 480 miles is the magic number before you at least have to take a break, stretch, etc., if not completely call it a day. At that point, range anxiety -- which seems like it's the final frontier -- vs. existing internal combustion consumer cars is no longer an issue, and I bet the auto/accessories/maintenance market will completely flip over.
(Score: 2) by krishnoid on Friday November 22 2019, @12:22AM
Whoops, never mind [slashdot.org].