Silicon anodes are now entering production to improve electric vehicle charging speeds.
They're still blended with graphite as startups work to develop 100% silicon anodes.
This unique battery allows the Mercedes-AMG GT to charge from 10-80% in just 11 minutes.
Electric vehicle batteries live a tough life. Temperature swings, punishment from bad roads, repeated hard acceleration, and fast-charging cycles can push the cells to their absolute limits. The combined effect of these forces can generate enormous amounts of heat. Managing that heat is the difference between a battery that works and a disaster waiting to happen.
Thankfully, recent innovations in battery technology have given automakers access to cells capable of handling the extremities of high-performance EVs. The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe sheds light on several such innovations.
