Companies and researchers worldwide are investing in the development of new types of batteries. For instance, Toyota aims to release a car by 2027-28 that could travel 1,000 kilometers and recharge in just 10 minutes, while Chinese manufacturers are exploring the use of cheap sodium-based batteries. Meanwhile, a US laboratory is developing a ‘dream cell’ that partially runs on air. These innovations are fueled by the skyrocketing market for electric vehicles, with over a dozen nations declaring that all new cars must be electric by 2035 or earlier. However, the development of advanced car batteries must meet several requirements, including energy density, power for acceleration, fast recharge, long lifespan, wide temperature range, safety, and affordability.
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