New solid state cells with built in room for expansion

[Brucey]

So one of things many seem to struggle with is clamping of prismatic cells (under clamping, over clamping). Check out this forthcoming design with a built in "pocket" for expansion.

QuantumScape unveils beating heart of its solid-state battery tech: the FlexFrame cell [Video]

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has provided further evidence that it’s the real deal in eventually achieving scaled cell production that...

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[740GLE]

VW has a large investment in them. Sadly they are quite far from production.

It’ll be interesting to say the least.

 

[Bob B]

The "flex frame" concept does raise the question as to why the LiFe manufacturers don't manufacture their cells in a containment that will optimize it's life cycle.

 

[740GLE]

I’m sure there is costs and other things the final end user (non thirst party resale ESS) can do to mitigate any issues.

Take a look at sales of Winston cells.