We have a few more solid- or semi-solid-state batteries to share in this round of encouraging battery news. We start with an overview by Dave Borlace that includes a few batteries discussed in last week’s entry, and some interesting takes on three more makers. WeLion/NIO and Must See TV Setting a 650 mile record on a single charge, the NIO ET7 managed altitude, temperature, and distance. “The 14-hour journey from Shanghai to Xiamen breaks barriers, despite cold temperatures (starting off in 28° F (-2°C), proving the electric vehicle’s remarkable capabilities.” Going that far on a single charge is an appreciable accomplishment. Critics cite the 150 kilowatt-hour battery as being half-again as energy-packed as most EVs pack, but the relatively light weight of the pack allows the additional energy to be carried. William Li, NIO’s CEO and Chairman, set the car on “the NOP+ semi-autonomous driving system activated for 92% of the journey. The average speed was 83.9 km/h (52.13 mph),” …
