The next-generation of electric vehicle batteries will be safer and perform better!

This is a very informative article by Mara Budgen for The Japan Times highlighting the race to develop next-generation batteries for electric vehicles. The story articulates the evolution from lithium-ion technology to new innovative solid-state battery design. There are several compelling quotes from Steve LeVine, editor of The Electric and author of the book, "The Powerhouse: America, China, and the Great Battery War", including a discussion of the ultimate goal - to improve energy density by using better chemistry and design. "In 2025, you’ll look back on the world we’re talking about now as the Stone Age,” LeVine says.