Can Solid-State Batteries Replace Lithium-Ion Technology?

Via AG Metal Miner Lithium-ion is having a bad day – or year. In fact, depending on the source, “years” might be more appropriate. Lithium-ion (Li-ion) has powered batteries for portable consumable electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), and other products for over two decades. But now, with Tesla cars and millions of other products using the technology, the potential hazards are much more apparent.

So while the surging lithium price remains problematic, countries like the U.S. also see the batteries as a major fire risk. Almost…