Race for All-Solid-State EV Batteries Heats Up with New Samsung SDI/BMW/Solid Power Partnership

Solid Power's new 'turning point' alliance with Samsung SDI and BMW

Solid Power, the U.S.-based battery developer, has made a new step to accelerate the commercialization of its all-solid-state battery technology, joining forces with Samsung SDI and BMW Group in a move that could signal a new phase in the industry’s long quest to move beyond conventional lithium-ion cells. The partnership, announced in late October, brings together three key pillars of the emerging solid-state ecosystem: Solid Power’s sulfide-ba…

Samsung, BMW, Solid Power Partner on Solid-State Batteries for EVs

In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicle technology, a new partnership among Samsung SDI, BMW, and Solid Power is poised to accelerate the development of all-solid-state batteries, often hailed as a game-changer for safer, more efficient EVs. Announced late last month, this collaboration aims to create a demonstration vehicle powered by these advanced batteries, marking a significant step toward commercialization. Solid Power, a U.S.-ba…

Race for All-Solid-State EV Batteries Heats Up with New Samsung SDI/BMW/Solid Power Partnership

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) "are widely viewed as the 'holy grail' of EV battery tech," writes Electrek, "promising to double driving range, halve charging times, and reduce costs." Toyota hopes to launch its first production EV powered by the batteries in 2027 or 2028, and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are also testing the technology. But now Samsung SDI is teaming up with BMW and US-based battery company Solid Power for their own effort a…