Emerging Technologies for Safer, Longer-Lasting Batteries

No doubt batteries will receive funding to improve performance, but safety is also an issue. With a string of battery recalls due to overheating, finding a battery solution that controls thermal runaway will be a priority as well. China’s BYD automaker beat Toyota to the market with its new iron-phosphate-based lithium-ion battery. In this article, the automaker shows cutting edge technology.

Silver -zinc has also been considered as a replacement for Lithium-ion has it holds 25% more power although experience by the Navy shows it has a shorter lifespan and the cost of silver can increase the cost of the battery but is inherently safer since the battery uses a non-flammable electrolyte.

BYD, the Chinese car maker continues to make headlines with its founder, Wang Chuan-Fu drinking the fluid of their batteries. Battery fluid in currently used batteries is highly toxic. By using alternative chemicals, the toxic nature of the fluid is mitigated.

For a side-by-side comparison of battery technologies both single use and rechargeable, please check out this site.


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