It needs to be usable everywhere, cost-effective and safe - electromobility. A decisive factor in achieving this is the further development of batteries. In Detroit, USA, manufacturers presented promising future-oriented developments at one of the world’s most important battery trade fairs.
The market for electric vehicles is just beginning to develop. The race to find the optimal car battery is running flat out. These themes will shortly be demonstrated at the Battery Show in Detroit, one of the industry’s most important trade fairs. In focus: the lithium-ion battery. Many hopes rest on it, because it promises the greatest range with the lowest possible weight. In addition, operating lifetime, safety and charging speed are of great importance. This is why the automotive industry is energetically pushing ahead with the development of rechargeable batteries worldwide. Asia and North America are leading the way, supported by specialized suppliers such as Freudenberg Performance Materials.
