Automotive Battery Upgrades

[DGS49]

With many new EV's having driving range that the public deems unsatisfactory (e.g., VW ID-Buzz), I wonder if anyone is developing advanced batteries that could replace factory batteries, but with much greater range?

Is there any real breakthrough technology waiting in the wings? I see the occasional headlines, but they all seem like phony claims.

 

[gipper]

Look to China. Of course in the land of the free, we aren’t allowed to buy Chinese EVs. What a country!

FORD CEO JIM FARLEY: CHINA’S EV COSTS, TECH, AND QUALITY “FAR SUPERIOR” TO THE WEST​

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

 

[The Duke]

With many new EV's having driving range that the public deems unsatisfactory (e.g., VW ID-Buzz), I wonder if anyone is developing advanced batteries that could replace factory batteries, but with much greater range?

Is there any real breakthrough technology waiting in the wings? I see the occasional headlines, but they all seem like phony claims.

Yes, 12V Lithium or LiPo batteries can be had now that are better than lead/acid ones.

 

[progressive hunter]

Look to China. Of course in the land of the free, we aren’t allowed to buy Chinese EVs. What a country!

FORD CEO JIM FARLEY: CHINA’S EV COSTS, TECH, AND QUALITY “FAR SUPERIOR” TO THE WEST​

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

7 Battery Electric Cars a Day Catch Fire in China: The Most Involved Brands - Batteries News

7 battery electric cars a day catch fire in China: the most involved brands. In the first quarter of 2022, 680 electric car fires were

batteriesnews.com

Ship carrying Chinese EVs that caught fire has sunk in Pacific

Damaged caused by the fire was compounded by heavy weather, causing the ship to take on water and ultimately sink on June 23.

www.autonews.com

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

Solid state batteries

 

[Eman623]

Look to China. Of course in the land of the free, we aren’t allowed to buy Chinese EVs. What a country!

FORD CEO JIM FARLEY: CHINA’S EV COSTS, TECH, AND QUALITY “FAR SUPERIOR” TO THE WEST​

Ford CEO Jim Farley: China’s EV costs, tech, and quality “far superior” to the West

We should steal their EV tech.

 

[gipper]

We should steal their EV tech.

I suspect the Chinese are far more protective of the technology they develop. In America, capitalists and politicians are easily bribed. Plus they face no consequences. In China, they’d likely be executed.

Didn’t the Clinton’s give China missile technology decades ago?

 

[Eman623]

I suspect the Chinese are far more protective of the technology they develop. In America, capitalists and politicians are easily bribed. Plus they face no consequences. In China, they’d likely be executed.

Didn’t the Clinton’s give China missile technology decades ago?

OTOH, Chinese people are not above selling toxic poison to toddlers, using lead paint in toys and selling exploding bomb tires.

If someone there can make a quick buck selling a few EV secrets, I have no doubt they would do so in a heartbeat.

 

[gipper]

OTOH, Chinese people are not above selling toxic poison to toddlers, using lead paint in toys and selling exploding bomb tires.

If someone there can make a quick buck selling a few EV secrets, I have no doubt they would do so in a heartbeat.

The Chinese are supposed far more nationalistic than Americans. So, it might be less likely they’d commit treason.