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UK report sees step-change improvements in performance of EV batteries as “highly unlikely” through 2020

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silicon) are estimated to be available in a series vehicle around 2020. silicon) are estimated to be available in a series vehicle around 2020. These developments could take the energy density of lithium-ion cells close to 300 Wh/kg. These developments could take the energy density of lithium-ion cells close to 300 Wh/kg.

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Systematic review of EV battery pack costs suggests economies of scale may push cost toward US$200/kWh without further cell chemistry improvements

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Further, they reported in their paper published in Nature Climate Change , the cost of battery packs used by market-leading BEV manufacturers are even lower at US$300/kWh, and has declined by 8% annually. Results showed that costs in 2014 were probably already below average projected costs for the 2020 time frame.

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