Electric car range could more than double by 2025, says Nissan

摘要

Nissan has announced its joint development of an atomic analysis methodology that will aid in boosting the performance of lithium-ion batteries, and extend the driving range of zero-emission electric vehicles. Nissan said that using a silicon compound instead of a carbon one within a standard lithium-ion battery could help it increase the energy density by up to 150%. Its current batteries have an energy density of up to 400Wh/L.