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Department of Energy Invests in Next-Generation Batteries With Four Times Current Capacity
Key Takeaways
- Six research teams have two years to produce manufacturable prototypes with four times current lithium-ion energy density
- The target of roughly 1,000 Wh/kg would transform military equipment, electric vehicles, aviation, and grid storage
- Candidate technologies include lithium-sulfur, solid-state, lithium-air, and advanced silicon anode batteries
- The DOE emphasis on manufacturability aims to avoid breakthroughs that cannot scale beyond the laboratory
- The initiative reflects a global race for next-generation battery technology with national security implications
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via defenseone.com