Solid-state tech can reduce EV batteries’ CO2 emissions by nearly 40%

One of the biggest criticisms against EVs is that they’re not as green as you might think due to the CO2 emissions produced by their lithium-ion batteries. These occur during the extraction of lithium and during the battery’s manufacturing process. However, new research by Minviro, a company specialized in raw material life-cycle analysis, has found that an emerging battery technology can significantly reduce an EV’s carbon footprint: solid-state batteries. They promise to decrease battery emissions by almost two-fifths. The analysis compared a NMC-811 solid-state battery — one of the most promising chemistries being developed — to current lithium-ion technology. Both…

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