Factorial Energy Solid Electrolyte Batteries Will Increase Electric Vehicle Range By 50%

The South Korean concern Hyundai Motor Company, its sub-brand Kia and Factorial Energy are jointly developing and will soon

will offer new batteries for electric vehicles.The project builds on Factorial Energy's solid electrolyte battery developments. Initial tests have shown that these power elements increase the range of an electric vehicle by 20-50%. In addition, they cannot catch fire, and their mass production does not require changes to existing assembly lines.

Factorial Energy's main achievement isFactorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST). It is a patented solid electrolyte that ensures absolutely safe operation of high-voltage high-capacity battery cells. The new patented system is now adapted to a relatively small 40 amp-hour power cell operating at room temperature. Larger prototypes are currently being prepared and will also undergo extensive testing.

According to the developers, FEST has three mainadvantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Firstly, the technology is much safer, since there is no self-ignition and ignition even with the obvious destruction of the case. Secondly, it provides a higher energy density, which increases the range of electric vehicles by 50%. In addition, the production of FEST-based batteries can be directly integrated into existing assembly lines without the additional cost of refurbishing the plant.

Source: autoblog, factorialenergy

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