- Chinese scientists have developed a new component for lithium batteries, which could double the range of electric vehicles.
- The innovation utilises a “fluorinated hydrocarbon” solvent, replacing traditional lithium-oxygen models and significantly reducing the amount of electrolyte needed.
- This new battery achieves high energy densities, reaching over 700 watt-hours per kilogram at room temperature and nearly 400 watt-hours per kilogram at -50C.
- The breakthrough overcomes previous limitations of lithium batteries, such as large solvent quantities and poor performance in cold conditions.
- The technology could enable electric vehicles to travel over 1,000km on a single charge and has potential applications in high-altitude vehicles and drones.
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