CATL launches the condensed battery, 500Wh/kg

[Stan]

https://www.catl.com/en/news/6015.html

[dan_b]

That energy density is a huge leap forward.
But I have some questions.

What on earth is an "highly conductive biomimetic condensed state electrolyte"

And what's the timescale on this - makes no mention of when it'll actually be available commercially. Nor the cost...

[Stan]

….automotive grade version…..mass production this year.
Biomimetic process mimics biochemical process.
Price? Well it will be in huge demand which ensures a premium.

[Mart]

I watched a recent vid on the batts from Amprius, which suggest a 500Wh/kg energy density. The vid isn't negative, just a little skeptical, and suggesting they may not be available for a couple of years. But it points out that they have shipped prototypes to other companies for testing, and already(?) produce a 450Wh/kg version.

May be of interest?

[dan_b]

What's the assumed energy density/kg of the current state of the art Tesla Lithium batteries, do we know?

[Stan]

What's the assumed energy density/kg of the current state of the art Tesla Lithium batteries, do we know?

For the 4680 cell it depends on the source but is likely below 250Wh/kg.

[nowty]

We had a thread about it or similar back here,
https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/view ... =36&t=1990

I would not get too exited as I calculated it was circa 15 times the cost and it was not even new tech.

[dan_b]

Aah well remembered!

[Stan]

Amprius is a US company based in California. CATL is a Chinese company. Similar performance targets and timescales but different chemistries.

[MoSTiE]

Will it fit my lawn mower?