What does a solid-state battery powered Nissan sound like?
Nissan has officially revealed it Prototype solid-state battery production facility at its Research Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Nissan says solid-state batteries have “approximately twice the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries, significantly shorter charging times due to superior charge/discharge efficiency, and lower costs thanks to the opportunity to use cheaper materials”.
As announced at Nissan Ambition 2030 in November 2021, Nissan is aiming to launch its proprietary solid-state battery (ASSB) electric vehicle (EV) in fiscal year 2028.
The Japanese automaker is also looking to use its ASSB technology in “a wide range of vehicle segments, including pickup trucks.”
Solid-state battery-powered pickups have similar capabilities to Surf-Out concept is a single-cabin electric vehicle with a flat and low cargo area, with a focus on off-road capability.
Nissan plans to set up a test production line at its production plant in Yokohama by fiscal year 2024 using materials, design and manufacturing processes from its prototype production facility.
It says the cost of solid-state batteries could drop to $75/kWh in fiscal year 2028 and $65/kWh thereafter, which would bring the cost of ASSB-equipped vehicles on par with motor vehicles. internal combustion (ICE).
Nissan has also previously announced that it Leading developer of solid-state batteries for its Alliance partnersRenault and Mitsubishi.
At the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance roadmap 2030, the Alliance said it plans to spend €23 billion ($33.38 billion) over the next five years on electrification and hopes to reach total battery production capacity. 220GWh for electric vehicles by 2030.
Various vehicles have also been announced as part of the roadmap, including Successor Mitsubishi ASX based on Renault Captur and a successor to the Nissan Micra based on Renault 5.
Nissan is not alone in exploring the mainstream feasibility of solid-state battery technology, but many other automakers are also getting in on the action.
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Successor Mitsubishi ASX
Toyota announced at the end of 2021, they aim to sell zero-emission cars in Europe by 2035 using solid-state battery technology.
The Japanese giant has been testing the technology since 2020 and says it will introduce solid-state batteries in its hybrid vehicles for the first time.
Toyota says using batteries in hybrid vehicles will first allow it to get customer feedback before rolling out the technology in its upcoming electric vehicles.
It also says short life is a top concern for batteries, and therefore it is continuing to develop solid electrolyte materials.
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Factorial Enegy . Solid State Cell Cell
Another problem that has emerged with solid-state batteries is poor performance at colder temperatures.
Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz announced at the end of 2021 they have jumped on the pre-sale battery train and signed joint agreements with US-based Factorial Energy to develop solid-state batteries for their vehicles.
The companies aim to introduce the “first competitive solid-state battery technology” by 2026.
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Solid Power Battery
Hyundai and Kia have also partnered with Factorial Energy to test its solid state battery in EVs.
BMW and Ford both invested in a rival US startup called Solid Power also specializes in solid-state batteries. Previously, Hyundai also invested in this company.
In December 2020, Volkswagen-backed company QuantumScape announced that it would have solid-state batteries ready for production by 2024, while GM . Battery Development Center in Warren, Michigan will develop solid-state batteries alongside other batteries, including silicon.
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