EVs that go 1,000 kilometers on a single charge: New gel may make it possible

https://techxplore.com/news/2024-02-evs-kilometers-gel.html

"stable elastic polymer structure... electron beam forms covalent linkages between micro-silicon particles and gel electrolytes dispersing internal stress... micro silicon particles 100X larger... 40% improved energy density... micro-silicon anode, stable high-energy-density lithium-ion"

See also: Whoever Controls Electrolytes Will Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles

https://www.postech.ac.kr/eng/whoever-controls-electrolytes-will-pave-the-way-for-electric-vehicles/?pageds=1&k=&c=

Related: Amprius SiCor SA-08 Silicon-Based Anode High-Energy-Density Lithium Batteries
https://www.techinsights.com/blog/will-silicon-based-anode-technology-take-crown-future-high-energy-density-lithium-batteries