Korean ##feng Hyundai is working to develop solid - state batteries at its Namyang R&D Centre , eschewing partners such as LG Chem , Samsung SDI and SK electronics . Solid - state batteries are lighter and less combustible than traditional liquid lithium - ion batteries , and have the potential for higher energy consumption , but are difficult to manufacture at scale . Toyota said it plans to commercialise solid - state batteries around 2020 , while industry insiders say Hyundai , with its significantly smaller size , could commercialise its product by 2020 .
Korean automaker Hyundai is working to develop solid-state batteries at its Namyang R&D Centre, eschewing partners such as LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation. Solid-state batteries are lighter and less combustible than traditional liquid lithium-ion batteries, and have the potential for higher energy density, but are difficult to manufacture at scale. Toyota said it plans to commercialise solid-state batteries around 2020, while industry insiders say Hyundai, with its significantly smaller operation, could commercialise its product by 2025.