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At a conference addressing the future of solid state battery technology, BYD’s CTO, Sonal Yun, confirmed that the company has begun pilot production of 60 amp hour solid state batteries as recently as 2024. Following this initial phase, BYD aims to initiate mass demonstration and installation of these innovative batteries by 2027. Furthermore, large-scale production is expected to ramp up around 2030.
Industry Impact and Consumer Choices
The implications of this technological advancement could reshape consumer options significantly as solid state batteries promise to offer higher energy densities and improved range compared to current lithium-ion batteries. The efficiency of electric vehicles could see a leap forward, making fossil fuel-powered vehicles less attractive.