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Originally Posted by RM7
You really need to change your news sources. The solid state batteries are in production right now, the ones that will be powering cars. This is already in progress.
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Toyota is the only manufacturer that has had a prototype vehicle running solely on solid state batteries. We are still in alpha stage for solid state batteries. Toyota/Panasonic hold the most patents in the space, no one else is even close(they setup of joint venture in 2020). The first production car with solid state battery will be produced by Toyota(they have set a date for 2025). They themselves recently have said it will be a hybrid, as the technology is not ready for prime time in an all-electric. The rumor is the next-gen Prius will have a solid state battery pack. Two things holding back solid state tech for autos, cost and battery life. Early prototypes are seeing excessive degradation due to repeated charging cycles. Manufacturing costs need to come down upwards of 50% to make them practical.