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While the initial move to structural battery packs was transformative, it still relied on traditional lithium-ion cell and module designs, which include considerable inactive materials such as casing plastics and supporting components. These elements, although essential for safety and structural integrity, occupy space without actively contributing to energy storage. Consequently, there remained significant room for further improvements in energy density and range.
Enter 24M Technologies, a Massachusetts-based American battery firm, with a groundbreaking proposal that could dramatically reshape how EV batteries are built.