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Breakthrough: Amorphous Zirconium Halides Unlock Cost-Effective, High-Performance Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries
ACS Energy Letters International Research Overview New research published in ACS Energy Letters introduces cost-effective amorphous ZrCl4-based electrolytes as highly promising solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Th... -
China Introduces World’s First National Standard for Automotive Solid-State Batteries, Mandating Sub-0.5% Weight Loss Rate
digitimes China Overview China has introduced the world's first national standard for automotive solid-state batteries, setting a strict weight loss rate of less than 0.5% under specific vacuum drying conditions. This rigorous criterion ... -
Samsung SDI Unveils “SolidStack” Anode-Free Solid-State Battery for Humanoid Robots, Targeting H2 2027 Mass Production
Samsung SDI | Facebook South Korea Overview Samsung SDI unveiled "SolidStack," a new pouch-type all-solid-state battery designed for physical AI applications like humanoid, mobile, and industrial robots, at InterBattery 2026. The company... -
US Government Invests Over $2 Billion in Domestic Battery Supply Chain, Including $1.4B DoD Loan to Sila Nanotechnologies
Facebook (U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E) USA Overview On August 7, 2026, the U.S. government committed over $2 billion in new funding to bolster domestic battery and critical mineral production. This substantial investment includes a ... -
Solid-State Battery “Reality Check” on YouTube: Mercedes EQS Achieves 1205km, Toyota & BMW Target 2027-2028, But Dendrites and Manufacturing Defects Remain Major Obstacles
How Engineering Works (YouTube) USA Overview The YouTube channel "How Engineering Works" provided a "Hype vs. Reality" analysis of all-solid-state batteries, highlighting their potential for extended EV range, faster charging, and improv... -
International Conference on Solid-State Batteries and Interfaces (SSBAI 2026) Announced in Xiamen, China, Focusing on Manufacturing Processes and Interface Research
SSBAI 2026 Conference Organizer China Overview The "SSBAI 2026" (International Conference on Solid-state Batteries, Interface...) has been announced for Xiamen, China. This international conference will focus on all-solid-state battery m... -
Honda Establishes All-Solid-State Battery Production Line with Proprietary Roll Press Technology, Boosting Solid Electrolyte Density and Improving Charge Time, Range, and Durability
How-To Geek Japan Overview Honda has successfully developed a proprietary roll press technology for its all-solid-state battery demonstration production line, enhancing battery performance. This technique physically compresses battery ce... -
LIPOWER’s All-Solid-State Automotive Battery Doubles Lifespan, CCA, Halves Weight Compared to AGM, Significantly Enhancing Safety
Lipower China Overview LIPOWER announces its new all-solid-state automotive battery offers significant advantages over traditional AGM batteries in safety, lifespan, cold-cranking performance, and weight. By eliminating liquid electrolyt... -
Novel Off-Stoichiometric LTP Anode Achieves Ultra-Fast, Damage-Free Charging, Demonstrating 86% Capacity Retention at 10C and Over 250 Cycles for EV Bottleneck Resolution
Digital Journal International Overview New research unveils a groundbreaking method enabling ultra-fast charging without battery damage by engineering off-stoichiometric lithium titanium phosphate (LTP) anodes. This modified LTP anode su... -
U.S. Department of Energy Prioritizes All-Solid-State and Flow Batteries as Next-Gen Technologies for Enhanced Safety and Performance
Department of Energy USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is strategically focusing on all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) and flow batteries as key next-generation energy storage technologies, anticipating significant improvem...
