TOKYO -- Nissan Motor and others in Japan are pouring millions into developing solid-state batteries that they believe can replace the lithium-ion versions that currently power almost all of the world's electric vehicles.
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Nissan's concept car, seen here showcased in 2023, was designed on the basis that it would use solid-state batteries. (Photo by Toru Hanai)
TOKYO -- Nissan Motor and others in Japan are pouring millions into developing solid-state batteries that they believe can replace the lithium-ion versions that currently power almost all of the world's electric vehicles.