"Completed packs will then go into test vehicles. Solid-state batteries, which are widely considered to be the holy grail in the energy storage game, are nearing reality with every passing day. Now, Geely, Volvo's parent company, is accelerating the development of its solid-state cells, with the first completed packs expected to be fitted into working vehicles this year, as reported by China's 21 Finance."
"However, that doesn't necessarily mean that you'll be able to go into a showroom and order a solid-state-powered EV this year. That's because the first cars to be fitted with the technology will be test mules, and there's also the fact that Geely doesn't sell cars in the United States, though European and Australian car buyers can buy the company's vehicles. Photo by: Geely But Geely is a big company."
Geely will complete its first solid-state battery pack this year and fit completed packs into test vehicles. Solid-state batteries offer higher energy density, faster charging, and lower thermal runaway risk compared with conventional lithium-ion cells using liquid electrolytes. Geely has developed battery technology in-house since the 2010s and has invested in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and solid-state projects. Its experimental liquid-less cells have reportedly reached around 400 watt-hours per kilogram, versus roughly 200–300 Wh/kg for typical liquid-electrolyte lithium-ion batteries. Initial vehicles with solid-state packs will be test mules and not showroom models. Many global automakers are also investing in solid-state development.
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