Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, including Prof. John Goodenough, known around the world for his pioneering work that led to the invention of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery, have devised a new strategy for a safe, low-cost, all-solid-state rechargeable sodium or lithium battery cell that has the required energy density and cycle life for a battery that powers an all-electric road vehicle. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin , including lithium - ion battery researcher John Goodenough , have developed a cheap and safe method for building all - solid - state lithium or sodium batteries suitable for electric vehicles ( 2010 ) . The team used a solid glass electrolyte which offers acceptable operation at lower temperatures . An all - solid - state metal - plating battery using the glass would provide high energy density , longer cycles and acceptable charge / discharge rates , the team concluded .
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin , including lithium - ion battery researcher John Goodenough , have developed a cheap and safe method for building all - solid - state lithium or sodium batteries suitable for electric vehicles ( 2010 ) . The team used a solid glass electrolyte which offers acceptable operation at lower temperatures . An all - solid - state metal - plating battery using the glass would provide high energy density , longer cycles and acceptable charge / discharge rates , the team concluded .