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[18th August 2024] Interesting Things I Learnt This Week

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source: Marklines.com  1. Samsung's Solid State Battery with 9 minute charging, 600 miles range for EVs and 20 year lifespan - Samsung is shaking up the EV battery game with their new solid-state design. Boasting a massive 600-mile range on a single charge and crazy-fast 9-minute charging, these batteries promise to revolutionize electric vehicles. Samsung also hints at a 20-year lifespan, putting range anxiety to rest. However, expect to see this tech first in pricier EVs, and remember, Chinese battery makers are hot on their heels with similar claims. My Take: The progress in the space of battery technology has been amazing and I now dont believe that Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies need to really leapfrog over things to be viable alternative to these kinds of technologies. I wonder if these techs could reach out cell phones as well to get rid of the daily charging required. I wonder if Samsung would first put these into these into their Galaxy lineup or will they wait for