Revolutionary Battery For Electric Vehicles Promises 1600 KM Range On A Single Charge And Longer Lifespan

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 04/09/2024 at 13:36

Updated on 04/09/2024 at 13:39

Foto: Reprodução

Be the first to react!

New Battery Technology: Electric Vehicles Can Reach Up to 1600 KM and Gain Extended Lifespan, Increasing Resale Value in the Market

The technology of electric vehicles is about to take a significant leap with a new battery that promises to offer a range of up to 1,600 km on a single charge. Developed by 24M, a company spun off from MIT, this innovation has the potential to transform the electric vehicle industry by increasing both the durability and resale value of these vehicles, addressing common concerns of potential buyers.

This development represents an important advance towards a definitive transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric ones.

One of the main benefits of this new battery is its significantly increased lifespan. Due to the greater range, the need for frequent and, especially, fast recharges will be reduced. Fast recharges generally negatively impact the health of traditional batteries, decreasing their longevity.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

New Electric Vehicle Technology

With the new technology from 24M, batteries can last between 800,000 and 1 million kilometers, changing this reality and making electric vehicles a more economical choice in the long run.

Rich Chleboski, CFO of 24M, emphasized the importance of this new technology: “The idea of acquiring an electric vehicle with hundreds of thousands of kilometers on it now becomes a more viable reality. This significantly increases the resale value of the car.” With a longer lifespan and less need for maintenance, the new battery can make electric vehicles more appealing to consumers seeking sustainable and financially advantageous solutions.

Range Anxiety Is on Its Way Out

The concern about the range of electric vehicles is one of the main barriers to mass adoption of these vehicles, as highlighted by a recent study from McKinsey & Company. The report points out that many consumers still fear that electric vehicle batteries will run out before reaching their destination, especially on long trips. This “range anxiety” has been a crucial factor limiting the growth of EV sales.

The new battery from 24M aims to address this issue by offering significantly higher energy density compared to currently used lithium-ion batteries. The 24M technology is based on the use of metallic lithium, which utilizes lithium in its pure form as anode. This allows for much greater energy storage, resulting in extended range. This advancement is particularly relevant for drivers who make long trips and need confidence in battery durability.

Safety and Sustainability with Metallic Lithium Batteries

Although metallic lithium batteries have faced criticism regarding safety, 24M has implemented an innovative design that mitigates risks. The main issue with metallic lithium batteries lies in dendrite formation — metallic structures that can cause short circuits and, in extreme cases, lead to fires. The new design from 24M prevents the formation of these dendrites, making the battery safer for daily use.

In addition, the manufacturing technology of these batteries is more sustainable and economical. Traditional electric vehicle batteries use a chemical binder known as PVDF, which is a difficult-to-recycle compound. 24M has managed to eliminate the need for this binder by incorporating semi-solid electrolytes and other materials that simplify the manufacturing process and make the batteries easier to recycle. This not only reduces production costs but also makes the batteries more environmentally friendly.

The Future of Electric Vehicles

With all these advancements, the expectation is that the electric vehicle market will undergo a major transformation in the coming years. The combination of greater range, better resale value, enhanced safety, and sustainability in batteries makes this technology a sure bet for the future of electric mobility.

The promise of reaching 1,600 km on a single charge addresses one of the biggest concerns of consumers, making EVs an even more viable and attractive alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles. With the ongoing development of higher density and more durable batteries, the landscape for electric vehicles is set for a definitive change.

Revolutionary Battery For Electric Vehicles Promises 1600 KM Range On A Single Charge And Longer Lifespan

New Battery Technology: Electric Vehicles Can Reach Up to 1600 KM and Gain Extended Lifespan, Increasing Resale Value in the Market

New Electric Vehicle Technology

Range Anxiety Is on Its Way Out

Safety and Sustainability with Metallic Lithium Batteries

The Future of Electric Vehicles

The Soviet Union spent 22 years drilling into the Earth’s crust and reached a depth of 12,262 meters — they found water where it was thought impossible, hydrogen bubbling from the rock, granite that is 2.7 billion years old, and temperatures of 180 degrees that melted the drill bits.

Egypt wants to draw 10 million cubic meters of water from the Nile per day into the desert, irrigate a new agricultural frontier, and build a city where there is currently only sand.

Norway is drilling 27 kilometers of rock 392 meters below the bottom of a fjord to build the world’s largest and deepest underwater road tunnel — when completed, a 21-hour journey will be reduced to 10.

An astronaut spent 340 days in space while his twin brother stayed on Earth, and NASA found a “rejuvenating” effect, genes, microbiome, cognition, and immune system that revealed the biological cost of living outside the planet.

Xiaomi launches new smart stove with titanium sensor and automatic shutdown that detects an open flame without supervision.

China has just successfully tested the world’s first ground effect maritime vehicle, a craft that flies up to 6 meters above the water at 200 km/h, uses quantum technology and 6G communication, and can rescue patients in the middle of the ocean.

The R$ 61.7 billion deficit in government accounts in 2025 will trigger the fiscal framework’s mechanisms for the first time, and starting in 2027, personnel spending will only be able to grow 0.6% above inflation, which could freeze salary adjustments and public service entrance exams.

Prepare your heavy umbrella: Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará go on alert at the end of April with up to 100 mm of rain per day, winds that could reach 100 km/h, risk of flooding and lightning strikes, as the northern coast of the Northeast becomes the main corridor for storms.

The first intense polar air mass of 2026 will place São Paulo at the center of the cold at the turn of May to June, with temperatures near 10 °C and an extreme contrast with the North and Northeast still above 36 °C during the same period.

Revolutionary Battery For Electric Vehicles Promises 1600 KM Range On A Single Charge And Longer Lifespan

New Battery Technology: Electric Vehicles Can Reach Up to 1600 KM and Gain Extended Lifespan, Increasing Resale Value in the Market

New Electric Vehicle Technology

Range Anxiety Is on Its Way Out

Safety and Sustainability with Metallic Lithium Batteries

The Future of Electric Vehicles

The Soviet Union spent 22 years drilling into the Earth’s crust and reached a depth of 12,262 meters — they found water where it was thought impossible, hydrogen bubbling from the rock, granite that is 2.7 billion years old, and temperatures of 180 degrees that melted the drill bits.

Egypt wants to draw 10 million cubic meters of water from the Nile per day into the desert, irrigate a new agricultural frontier, and build a city where there is currently only sand.

Norway is drilling 27 kilometers of rock 392 meters below the bottom of a fjord to build the world’s largest and deepest underwater road tunnel — when completed, a 21-hour journey will be reduced to 10.

An astronaut spent 340 days in space while his twin brother stayed on Earth, and NASA found a “rejuvenating” effect, genes, microbiome, cognition, and immune system that revealed the biological cost of living outside the planet.

Xiaomi launches new smart stove with titanium sensor and automatic shutdown that detects an open flame without supervision.

China has just successfully tested the world’s first ground effect maritime vehicle, a craft that flies up to 6 meters above the water at 200 km/h, uses quantum technology and 6G communication, and can rescue patients in the middle of the ocean.

The world’s most powerful charger arrives in Brazil with 1,500 kW and the promise of a nearly full recharge in a few minutes with BYD technology.

The Chinese electric car that travels 1,036 km on one charge, accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, and recharges in 5 minutes — half the price of a Porsche

Japanese scientists have created the first air-breathing battery that stores twice the energy of conventional ones — it operates at room temperature and can give electric cars 600 km…

With 1,900 horsepower, 2,300 Nm of torque, and acceleration from 0 to 100 in less than 2 seconds, the Italian electric hypercar Pininfarina Battista costs 2 million euros — and only 150 will be produced worldwide.

The R$ 61.7 billion deficit in government accounts in 2025 will trigger the fiscal framework’s mechanisms for the first time, and starting in 2027, personnel spending will only be able to grow 0.6% above inflation, which could freeze salary adjustments and public service entrance exams.

Prepare your heavy umbrella: Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará go on alert at the end of April with up to 100 mm of rain per day, winds that could reach 100 km/h, risk of flooding and lightning strikes, as the northern coast of the Northeast becomes the main corridor for storms.

The first intense polar air mass of 2026 will place São Paulo at the center of the cold at the turn of May to June, with temperatures near 10 °C and an extreme contrast with the North and Northeast still above 36 °C during the same period.