Gotion High-Tech Co Ltd, a leading Chinese electric vehicle battery maker, unveiled its all-solid-state battery dubbed Gemstone on Friday, and looks to start "small-quantity production" by 2027.
Are Chinese companies ready for a solid-state battery?
Solid-state batteries are sensitive to moisture, so their manufacturers need special equipment to keep humidity away from production lines. While government initiatives should accelerate solid-state battery development, Chinese companies aren't waiting. Battery makers have already started formulating plans for the next-gen technology.
How much money will China invest in solid-state batteries?
China plans to fund a project for developing solid-state batteries with an investment of more than 6 billion yuan (766 million euros). Six companies will be eligible for the government funding.
Could China's all-solid-state batteries revolutionize the EV market?
In a move that could revolutionize the EV market, China's leading auto and battery manufacturers are forming an alliance to commercialize all solid-state batteries. According to Nikkei Asia, the China All-Solid-State Battery Collaborative Innovation Platform, or CASIP, was formed last month.
Will solid-state EV batteries make China a powerhouse?
Chen Qingtai, head of China EV100, argued that solid-state EV batteries can shift the industry's power balance. Working together will ensure China becomes an “automotive powerhouse.” Although many others, including Toyota, have promised to bring solid-state EV battery tech to market for years, there's still little show.
Who are the Chinese SSB Alliance battery companies?
Meet the China SSB Alliance Battery Companies CASIP, China's new consortium to commercialize solid-state batteries, includes six of the ten largest battery makers—and probably more. Women doing tai chi at sunrise in Shanghai. GRANT FAINT / THE IMAGE BANK VIA GETTY IMAGES “Who are those guys?”
Will China achieve small-scale production of its all-solid-state battery by 2027?
A Chinese local media outlet, Late Post, has reported that the company aims to achieve small-scale volume production of its all-solid-state battery by 2027. The company has reportedly invested heavily in research and development, with a dedicated team of over 1,000 people.