Electric vehicles (EV) seem to be the way of the future. They are climate friendly, and they are cheaper overall than gas-powered vehicles. One thing that concerns some prospective and current owners, however, is the range per charge and battery life. This can be especially challenging if you live in an area with limited EV charging infrastructure, or if you are short on time and can’t wait for a full charge. However, the innovative company StoreDot is looking to change that with its EV battery that promises a 600,000-mile lifespan.
StoreDot was co-founded in 2012 by Dr. Doron Myersdorf, who still acts as CEO. In the years since its inception, it has been a pioneer in EV battery technology. With a focus on quick charges and high energy density, StoreDot wants to pave the way for a sustainable and eco-friendly future. They are proud that they have an integrative team with 35 PhDs, consistently pushing the limits of what is possible and putting StoreDot on the forefront of invention.
One of their newest inventions is the exciting 600,000-mile EV battery. This technology utilizes a silicon-dominant anode to achieve its performance capabilities and is made with a unique combination of silicon-carbon composite materials. Now, the company looks to take this new tech and work with EV automakers around the world to revolutionize electric vehicles.
The details of this 600,000-mile EV battery
Using silicon for batteries rather than traditional graphite was a bold step, and it’s one that has paid off for multiple reasons. Not only can silicon hold more energy than graphite, it’s more naturally abundant, even making it easier on the planet’s resources. What’s more, StoreDot was able to capitalize on its current electrolyte and cell design technology in order to optimize the use of silicon.
This new EV battery has a cycle life of over 2,000 full consecutive XFC (extreme fast charging) cycles. It also makes battery charging faster, able to charge 100 miles of range within five minutes. Its design even makes it smaller and lighter than other EV batteries, reducing the space within the vehicle that is needed for batteries alone; as car weight also has an effect on performance, a lighter EV battery design will make cars lighter, and that can only help to improve performance overall. Finally, because the new battery works with current StoreDot technology, it is already compatible with the company’s existing manufacturing processes, making its rollout more streamlined.
In a press release statement via EINPresswire, Dr. David Lee, the Global Chief Strategy Officer and Head of StoreDot US, stated, “This is a monumental achievement. We’ve proven you can have both extreme fast charging and a long-lasting battery, making longevity concerns a thing of the past.”
The future path for this EV battery
StoreDot is excited about the future of silicon in its EV batteries and the production boons involved. In an interview with Investment Reports, CEO Dr. Doron Myersdorf stated, “Silicon is the second most abundant element on Earth, and while processing it into the required composite for batteries can be challenging, the material itself is plentiful … Efforts are being made to develop subsea mining and improve recycling processes.”
StoreDot does currently has global sources for silicon. Dr. Myersdorf emphasized, though, that EV battery production needs to be localized to the area where the vehicles are being manufactured. He noted that current worldwide trade tensions make this a challenge that needs to be overcome. StoreDot itself also doesn’t have the capacity to produce EV batteries at the scale needed for global automakers. Because of this, it needs to collaborate with large-scale manufacturing companies and convince them to produce the new EV battery, making large-scale implementation of their tech rather difficult at present.
But regardless, the power of this EV battery could have a massively positive impact on the battery life, charging speed, and ways to increase the range of electric vehicles all around the world. It will be fascinating to watch as EV companies potentially implement this new technology into their own vehicles and see that evolution in real-time. With companies like StoreDot pushing innovative development, the future for electric vehicles is certainly exciting.
