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Is the EV World’s Holy Grail — the Solid-State Battery — Just Vaporware?

Is the EV World’s Holy Grail — the Solid-State Battery — Just Vaporware?

With EVs mandated to reach 50% of new U.S. vehicle sales in 2030 — and to replace internal combustion models by 2035 in the EU — the search is on for the battery technology that can win over consumers with longer range, lower costs and quicker charging speeds. But solid-state, the technology expected to replace today’s lithium-ion batteries, is so far failing to live up to its hype.

White House May Temporarily Revise EV Tax Credit Rules as Sales Slow

White House May Temporarily Revise EV Tax Credit Rules as Sales Slow

The Biden admin. may give a critical boost to the auto industry as sales of battery-electric vehicles slow, temporarily lifting rules sharply curtailing the number of EVs qualifying for federal tax credits. But the senator who introduced the restrictions says he’ll fight any rollback, reports Headlight.News.