electric vehicles between now and 2030

Battery chemistry has a direct impact on EV range, charging speed, thermal management and degradation. Li-ion may currently be the default EV battery chemistry, but it has limitations and a viable alternative would be universally welcomed.

To alleviate “range anxiety”, the Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB) will need to safer, cheaper, faster charging, and have a high-energy density for greater range. Continued advancements in cell technology will ease anxiety and allow EVs to gain traction substantially.

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the current standard for EVs, yet they have short life cycles and have a history of overheating.

Numerous investments from OEMs such as Volkswagen, BMW Group, and Daimler, have been made in solid-state technology and lithium-silicon technology companies, including QuantumScape, Solid Power, Enevate and Sila Nanotechnologies. These investments highlight how important these technologies will be for the future of EVBs.

Between 2023 and 2025, expect continually increasing silicon in batteries to the point where developments will enable silicon-dominant anodes.

When it comes to innovation, centralised EV charging hubs are at the forefront. We are likely to see more of these hubs spring up around the UK as they offer a whole range of charging and power storage functionality. Dundee City Council are pioneers in the public electric car charging world in the UK.

There has never been a more exciting time in the EV industry than there is right now. Moving forward we are already seeing ground breaking technology developing the way we use and charge EVs.

To Meet Future Demand For Trained Manpower, AEVT Start Offering Courses On Electric Vehicles

Academy of EV Technology (AEVT) of India will reportedly soon be teaching their students about electric vehicles through a new course that will focus on the repair, installation and assembly of these EVs.