SMRTR TechAug 24, 2026Interesting Engineering

5 battery technologies that could power electric vehicles beyond lithium-ion

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Lithium-ion batteries dominate EVs today, but five alternatives could reshape that future. Sodium-ion is closest to market, solid-state promises better safety and range, lithium-sulfur suits heavy transport, while magnesium-ion and zinc-based options remain experimental. Different technologies may eventually serve different vehicle types rather than one replacing lithium-ion entirely.

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