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Solid-state EV batteries just over the horizon for mass market

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Toyota partner Idemitsu's small scale pilot plant for producing a solid electrolyte for prototype solid state EV batteries. (TOYOTA)
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JOHN O'DELL
August 12, 2024 04:05 PM

The race to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is more a speed walk than a sprint. Toyota Motor and its partner appear to be in the lead, but there is no clear-cut winner.

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