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Top Gear
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
A company is developing a fancy electrolyte to charge EV batteries four times faster
Electric A groundbreaking thing might have just happened for electric car batteries Skip 3 photos in the image carousel and continue reading A company called 24M Technologies has created an electrolyte called Eternalyte that it reckons will revolutionise the way electric car batteries work. Big claims, but it might be onto something. Rather than switching out to a solid-state electrolyte, this special sauce (the recipe for which is kept under wraps) makes the ions move between the anode and cathode more quickly and at a greater rate. Advertisement - Page continues below The result? A charge rate four times faster than conventional batteries, giving around 186 miles of juice in less than four minutes, using – get this – standard charge points. Yup, there's no need for ultra-fast charging infrastructure. Granted, 24M's own spec sheet states the gravimetric energy density of the battery cell is 350Wh/kg, and Merc's working on solid-state batteries with 450Wh/kg power density. Still, 24M's proprietary liquid electrolyte has other cool properties, literally. Where cold weather can reduce current battery capacity by about 25 per cent at freezing point, the boffins at 24M reckon Eternalyte helps a battery maintain all of its usability at 0°C and more than 80 per cent capacity if you get down as low as -40°C. Since we haven't any polar expeditions planned, we'll take their word for it. You might like Eternalyte has been developed for lithium-ion batteries, but the laboratory tests have shown similar results in lithium-metal, silicone-based and graphite-based batteries, too. There's also improvement in the battery lifecycle. Naoki Ota, 24M Technologies boss, said: "24M's Eternalyte electrolyte breakthrough solves some of the biggest challenges of lithium-ion batteries today. Rapid charge, superior low-temperature performance and great cycle life with lithium-metal and other high energy density chemistries, Eternalyte provides outstanding performance for applications ranging from EVs to consumer products. It paves the way for next-gen batteries, including lithium metal, with 1,600-kilometer driving range and years of reliable performance.' Advertisement - Page continues below Almost 1,000 miles on a single charge sounds like progress, right? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
24M Named a Fast Company 2025 World's Most Innovative Company
Leading battery technology innovator recognized for fundamentally transforming battery safety, performance, cost and recyclability, 24M joins the ranks of Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more ORLANDO, Fla., March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Battery Seminar – At this week's global International Battery Seminar, 24M Technologies, Inc. announced it has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2025. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions. "We are thrilled to be recognized by Fast Company – a true testament to how 24M and our team are driving transformative change," said Naoki Ota, CEO of 24M, "This award acknowledges 24M's remarkable industry 'firsts' – disruptive inventions that enable a 1000-mile battery, prevent battery fires and recalls, power through extreme cold weather and deliver unprecedented fast charge performance. No other company is leading the battery revolution and delivering on the electrification promise that consumers have been waiting for." 24M Technologies was recognized for its transformative advancements in battery technology, reshaping the energy storage industry with practical, scalable solutions that overcome critical, decades-old challenges of battery products and technologies: reducing costs while establishing new standards of performance, safety and recyclability. Since its founding, 24M has trailblazed a path of rapid innovation. Combining decades of experience with out-of-the-box thinking, the company and its team are not satisfied with incremental improvements for clean energy; they have set forth to fundamentally change the electrification landscape. Recent 24M innovations include: The first-of-its-kind separator innovation, Impervio™, that can prevent catastrophic battery fires and mass recalls that have become prevalent in today's news; A new battery electrolyte innovation, Eternalyte™, that cuts charge time in half with minimal capacity loss at cell temperatures as low as -20°C; A streamlined cell and pack manufacturing process, 24M ETOP™, that delivers unmatched pack energy density and eliminates the need for complicated, high-precision processing that has challenged many manufacturers; A transformative sustainability innovation, LiForever™, that makes up to 98% of a battery's material recyclable without creating black mass; and Combining its suite of technologies to enable the 1,000-mile battery – a milestone once thought unachievable. The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company's editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world. "Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future," said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. "This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward." The full list of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25. About 24M 24M answers the world's need for safe, affordable energy storage through its portfolio of battery technologies for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, consumer electronics and other battery-powered applications. By re-inventing today's battery designs and manufacturing processes, 24M solves the critical, decades-old industry challenges of energy storage products and technologies – safety, cost, performance and sustainability – to accelerate the path to a better energy future. Named a 2025 Fast Company Most Innovative Company and with roots in MIT Labs, 24M is led by several of the battery industry's foremost inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a presence in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit About Fast Company Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit Eternalyte™, Impervio™, 24M ETOP™ and LiForever™ are pending trademarks of 24M Technologies Inc. View source version on Contacts Eileen Flynneflynn@ Sign in to access your portfolio
