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?
Wasn’t toyota in 2020 more like: EV’s are actually bad and have to go.?
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.