Are Tesla batteries disrupting the world?

The small group of businesses that dominate the world’s batteries now face the same type of disruption Tesla has brought to the world of electric cars. This article has been amended to clarify Tesla’s cylindrical 4680 battery cells have been developed to supply energy up to five times that of the batteries currently used in most Tesla cars.

Can new manufacturing processes reduce the environmental impact of batteries?

Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.

What's going on in the battery industry?

From more efficient production to entirely new chemistries, there's a lot going on. The race is on to generate new technologies to ready the battery industry for the transition toward a future with more renewable energy. In this competitive landscape, it’s hard to say which companies and solutions will come out on top.

Could graphene be the next big disruptor of lithium-ion batteries?

The analysis found that current lithium-ion batteries, NCM and LFP, are here to stay for the foreseeable future, as they are continuing to progress rapidly and are already cleared for use. But graphene, an unexpected contender, could be the next big disruptor. "If there is one battery technology to keep an eye on, it is graphene," Focus says.

Why is battery innovation important?

The battery is the key to electric transportation, the focal point for progress, and the open opportunity to determine the future of electric vehicles. Battery innovation is needed to achieve lower purchase price, faster charging, longer range, extended lifetime, and greater safety.

Are graphene and dual ion batteries disruptive?

"Because the improvement speeds of graphene and dual-ion batteries are significantly higher than other competing battery chemistries, these can be considered disruptive," Focus says. Between graphene and dual ion, graphene currently performs better in terms of energy density, longevity, and fast charging.