Li-on batteries tend to catch fire when they’re powered by lithium-metal electrodes. But Solid Energy claims to have developed new and improved electrolytes to make them more energy dense and safer. They claim to be able to charge up to $130 per kilowatt-hour, which is in line with Department of Energy goals for making electric vehicles affordable. The company says it could produce batteries that hold 40 percent more energy, which could even be big enough to power electric vehicles, if they follow through.”]
Source: https://gizmodo.com/this-new-li-on-battery-packs-more-power-and-is-way-safe-1468851001