Battery manufacturer CATL is shifting its long-term development focus to lithium-air technology, with a theoretical energy density that rivals gasoline and promises over {{1,600 km}} of range.
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The theoretical energy density limit for lithium-air systems is 12,000 Wh/kg. Gasoline sits at roughly 13,000 Wh/kg, and modern laboratory battery prototypes have reached more than 1,200 Wh/kg. That last number is four times higher than the 250 to 270 Wh/kg capacity found in mainstream electric cars today.
It’s a pretty interesting tech, regardless of CATL.
Clickbait title. Goddard’s law applies to the implied question. Relevant bits…
It’s a pretty interesting tech, regardless of CATL.
To add, modern engines can utilise about 3000 Wh/kg from gasoline