Ola Electric's Solid-State Battery Revolution

July 3, 2024, 3:52 am
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Ola Electric, the Indian electric scooter manufacturer, is making waves in the industry with its development of solid-state batteries. Chairman Bhavish Aggarwal revealed that the company is on track to power its vehicles with these innovative cells by next year. Solid-state batteries offer improved safety, longer lifespan, and faster charging compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Ola's move towards localizing cell manufacturing is a strategic step to reduce costs and enhance the efficiency of their electric scooters. With giants like Toyota also investing in solid-state battery technology, the future of electric vehicles looks brighter than ever.

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