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 »
Toyota 2017: “solid state batteries are 3-5 years away”
Toyota 2020: “solid state batteries are 3-5 years away”
Toyota 2023: “solid state batteries are 3-5 years away”
People who are capable of pattern recognition, what do you think will be the status of Toyota’s solid state batteries in 2026?
As with most future tech, I’ll be excited when I see it in an IRL purchasable device and it’s costs, benefits, and drawbacks are known and overall a step up over current tech.
Wasn’t toyota in 2020 more like: EV’s are actually bad and have to go.?