When it comes to EVs, the mainstream press displays a curious mix of skepticism and credulousness (disasters and miracles generate clicks, but slow, steady progress does not). A recent announcement from Toyota concerning solid-state batteries got the world’s media all excited about a big boost for battery-electric cars. (A search for “EV Holy Grail” will... Read more »
I’m excited. But I’m also very sceptical. News like this will not affect my purchasing decisions unless they can actually show they’ve overcome the problems with solid state.
I figure if all this tech is true then I’ll be able to buy a small range extending battery for my current EV soon