The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is the ultimate symbol of wealth and extravagance in the automotive world, but it might soon stand for something much more practical. California-based Sila, a startup focused on battery materials and design, recently announced that its new silicon anodes would be used in the Mercedes-Benz EQG, an electrified version of the iconic off-roader.
Sila’s “Titan Silicon” can store more energy than other battery materials in the same space. As Electrek pointed out, studies have shown that they offer up to a 40 percent increase in the energy density of standard silicon anodes. The company also promises charging improvements, with rates as fast as 20 minutes to recover from 10 to 80 percent.
The upcoming EQG will be the first vehicle to feature the novel battery design, which is also cleaner to produce than traditional battery production. The SUV is due in late 2024 or 2025, and Sila’s Titan Silicon will be ready for market around the same time.
As EVs become more prevalent, the need to diversify and improve battery materials and production methods has grown. Solid-state batteries, which promise higher energy density, better safety, and faster production times, may still be years off. Mercedes’ move to a new type of battery tech is a good stepping stone that may help it hedge its risks, as the future and timeline of solid-state batteries are unpredictable.
[Image: Mercedes-Benz]
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