CHINA has set up a fund of around RMB6 billion (US$828 million) to stimulate solid-state battery development for electric vehicles (EVs) and retain its global lead in the groundbreaking technology, reports Caixin. Solid-state batteries, so-named for their use of solid electrolytes, are considered a potential game changer for the EV industry because they enable high-voltage, high-capacity cathodes that provide a huge boost to battery performance, along with advantages in safety and shortened...