Why Is Making An EV Battery Cell So Hard?

EV battery cells work at the atomic level: a single contaminant, or a slight change to an electrode's surface, can stop lithium ions slotting in and ruin the cell. That's why between 15% and 30% of a new cell plant's production is typically scrapped in its first few years.

From "Why Are We Still Seeing Electric Car Battery Recalls?". Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/-TlL2XQr4DA

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Video: Mercedes-Benz

Music: "Wave Art" by Gal Lev (Artlist)

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