Mullen plans to test solid-state battery that can add 300 miles in 18 minutes of charging

[BACK]
Mullen plans to test solid-state battery that can add 300 miles in 18 minutes of charging
Posted On: February 28, 2022
An electric vehicle startup by the name of Mullen has joined the race to develop solid-state batteries, a technology that has the potential to significantly improve range, charge times, and safety. Mullen on Monday said it is developing a solid-state battery cell that could deliver a range of more than 600 miles from a battery pack with a 150-kilowatt-hour capacity. DC fast charging would also enable 300 miles of range to be added in just 18 minutes, the company said. It's still early days, though. Mullen doesn't plan to start testing its solid-state battery in a vehicle until 2025, or one year after its first model, the Five crossover, goes on sale. And even if the testing is successful, Mullen doesn't see its solid-state battery being made available to customers until the arrival of a second-generation Five crossover—presumably around the end of the decade. Mullen Five A number of major automakers are also developing solid-state batteries, though most are working with companies that specialise in battery development. Volkswagen Group has said it aims to introduce the technology after 2025. Nissan has announced a set date of 2028, while the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz have said the end of the decade. Perhaps the first with the technology will be Toyota, as it plans to introduce it first in hybrid vehicles. While solid-state batteries aren't a new technology, hurdles remain when it comes to automotive applications, particularly manufacturing the batteries at the scale and durability required for cars. Mullen's Five crossover due in 2024 will arrive with current liquid-type battery technology. The Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 rival is based on a modular EV platform and in standard guise will offer a 95-kilowatt-hour battery good for a claimed 325 miles of range. The base model is also claimed to pack enough grunt for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. Mullen said pricing will start at about $55,000.

Reposted From Source: motorauthority.com


[BACK]
Mullen plans to test solid-state battery that can add 300 miles in 18 minutes of charging
Posted On: February 28, 2022
An electric vehicle startup by the name of Mullen has joined the race to develop solid-state batteries, a technology that has the potential to significantly improve range, charge times, and safety. Mullen on Monday said it is developing a solid-state battery cell that could deliver a range of more than 600 miles from a battery pack with a 150-kilowatt-hour capacity. DC fast charging would also enable 300 miles of range to be added in just 18 minutes, the company said. It's still early days, though. Mullen doesn't plan to start testing its solid-state battery in a vehicle until 2025, or one year after its first model, the Five crossover, goes on sale. And even if the testing is successful, Mullen doesn't see its solid-state battery being made available to customers until the arrival of a second-generation Five crossover—presumably around the end of the decade. Mullen Five A number of major automakers are also developing solid-state batteries, though most are working with companies that specialise in battery development. Volkswagen Group has said it aims to introduce the technology after 2025. Nissan has announced a set date of 2028, while the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz have said the end of the decade. Perhaps the first with the technology will be Toyota, as it plans to introduce it first in hybrid vehicles. While solid-state batteries aren't a new technology, hurdles remain when it comes to automotive applications, particularly manufacturing the batteries at the scale and durability required for cars. Mullen's Five crossover due in 2024 will arrive with current liquid-type battery technology. The Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 rival is based on a modular EV platform and in standard guise will offer a 95-kilowatt-hour battery good for a claimed 325 miles of range. The base model is also claimed to pack enough grunt for a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. Mullen said pricing will start at about $55,000.

Reposted From Source: motorauthority.com


[BACK]

Tesla to Allow FSD Transfers For One More Quarter Tesla to Allow FSD Transfers For One More Quarter

Posted On: June 15, 2024
Tesla will soon begin offering Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers once again, according to a statement made by CEO Elon Musk during the company's recent shareholder meeting. During Tesla's 2...[More]


Tesla Profitability Is About To Go Through the Roof Tesla Profitability Is About To Go Through the Roof

Posted On: February 6, 2022
Tesla's latest earnings call had a lot of information if you look past Elon Musk talking so much about Tesla Bot. And by the way, Tesla Bot is very important. Tesla's growth and numbers are sh...[More]


See Tesla Cybertruck Assembled By Hand At Texas Gigafactory See Tesla Cybertruck Assembled By Hand At Texas Gigafactory

Posted On: July 31, 2023
The new Tesla Cybertruck is still very much in the release-candidate (RC) phase, with a new leaked video published on the Tesla CyberTruck Facebook group by Chane Eckert showing a single unit being as...[More]


Stealing A Tesla Will Quickly Land You In Jail Stealing A Tesla Will Quickly Land You In Jail

Posted On: February 12, 2022
A Tesla Model 3 stolen in Germany was quickly found by police. The vehicle's location was quickly determined using the Tesla APP and GPS Position; after that, the hijackers were taken into custody...[More]


Tesla Price Increase Spreads Around The World Tesla Price Increase Spreads Around The World

Posted On: June 18, 2022
Tesla's latest round of price increases spread around the world, which is not good news on top of all the economic uncertainty and long queues. According to various reports, after yesterday'...[More]


Tesla Has Highest Brand Loyalty Rate in 2023 Tesla Has Highest Brand Loyalty Rate in 2023

Posted On: October 9, 2023
Tesla has the highest loyalty rate in the industry in the first half of 2023. The company's brand loyalty rate was 68.4%, compared to the industry's rate of 50.6%, according to S&P Glob...[More]


Tesla Cybertruck Gets Creamed By Rivian R1T Tesla Cybertruck Gets Creamed By Rivian R1T

Posted On: March 13, 2024
When I reviewed the Tesla Cybertruck, I wasn't able to take it off-road, so I withheld any judgment there. Perhaps a truck that's tough to make an argument for on-road becomes unstoppable w...[More]


Tesla Mostly Debt-Free After 20 Years Sets New Precedent For Industry Tesla Mostly Debt-Free After 20 Years Sets New Precedent For Industry

Posted On: March 28, 2023
Tesla has become nearly debt-free in just two decades, a feat that's unheard of in the auto industry's more-than-century-old history. How the electric vehicle company was able to kee...[More]


ARK Loads Up On Tesla Shares ARK Loads Up On Tesla Shares

Posted On: June 16, 2022
Tesla bull ARK Invest added 2800 shares of the electric automaker’s stock on Monday morning, equating to a roughly $1.8 million investment. Tesla shares were up over 2 percent just after noon on...[More]


Tesla building permits reveal unannounced Lithium Lab Tesla building permits reveal unannounced Lithium Lab

Posted On: May 3, 2023
Tesla has applied for a set of building permits regarding a previously unannounced "Lithium Lab," which is likely an upcoming R and D facility. It's no secret that Tesla has been...[More]


TOP