Forget solid-state batteries

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Solid-state EV batteries may be promising. But they aren't the only answer for higher performance EVs. Lithium-ion batteries are constantly improving, even without massive overhauls in chemistry.

Kurt Kelty, the battery VP at General Motors, is betting that silicon anodes will deliver the next big leap in EV battery technology.

Suvrat Kothari spoke with Kurt and learned all about GM's next-gen battery efforts—including, yes, solid-state. Check out his story below.

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—Tim Levin, Senior Editor

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General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology.

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