Get the latest tech news
World’s first 18650 Potassium-ion battery debuts, can replace lithium cells | The 18650 format, being the most widely used and designed cell format, ensures compatibility with existing devices and applications.
Group1 has launched the world's first 18650 Potassium-ion battery, a groundbreaking advancement in energy storage technology.
This advancement, unveiled at the 14th annual Beyond Lithium Conference, has the potential to usher in a new epoch of sustainable and economically viable substitutes for conventional lithium-ion batteries. As the most widely used and designed cell format, the 18650 ensures the Potassium-ion battery can seamlessly integrate into existing devices and applications, eliminating the need for costly redesigns. This not only streamlines the supply chain but also bolsters domestic manufacturing capacities, thereby decreasing dependence on essential minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium.
Or read this on r/tech
