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Could a new lithium-ion battery make electric cars more sustainable?

MIT researchers have now designed a battery material that could offer a more sustainable way to power electric cars. The new lithium-ion battery includes a cathode based on organic materials, instead of cobalt or nickel (another metal often used in lithium-ion batteries).

Are electric cars powered by lithium ion batteries?

Most electric cars are powered by lithium-ion batteries, a type of battery that is recharged when lithium ions flow from a positively charged electrode, called a cathode, to a negatively electrode, called an anode. In most lithium-ion batteries, the cathode contains cobalt, a metal that offers high stability and energy density.

Why do electric vehicles use lithium ion batteries?

In electric vehicles, the batteries provides the power source. Its energy density, safety and service life directly affect the use cost and safety of the whole vehicles. Lithium ion batteries have a relatively high energy density and are widely used in electric vehicles [19, 20].

Can lithium-metal batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles?

Despite extensive research, lithium-metal batteries have not yet replaced lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The authors explore critical industry needs for advancing lithium-metal battery designs for electric vehicles and conclude with cell design recommendations.

Could a lithium-ion battery outlast a car?

Batteries with "single-crystal electrodes" could power electric vehicles (EVs) for millions of miles — meaning their batteries would outlast other parts of the cars, new research shows. A lithium-ion battery with this new type of electrode has been charging and discharging constantly for six years, retaining nearly 80% of its original capacity.

Could a new MIT battery make electric cars more sustainable?

A new MIT battery material could offer a more sustainable way to power electric cars. Instead of cobalt or nickel, the new lithium-ion battery includes a cathode based on organic materials. In this image, lithium molecules are shown in glowing pink. Image: Courtesy of the researchers. Edited by MIT News.