As the world's largest automakers shift their focus to electric vehicles, a new challenge has emerged: the weight of these eco-friendly cars. The Financial Times reports that the industry is facing a significant hurdle in creating lighter, more efficient batteries that can propel electric vehicles to the next level. With many major manufacturers aiming to phase out internal combustion engines by the mid-2020s, the pressure is on to develop lighter, more powerful battery technology that will enable electric vehicles to compete with their gas-guzzling counterparts in terms of range and performance. But can the industry overcome this weighty problem and deliver on its promise of a sustainable transportation future?
The electric vehicle transition gets heavy Financial Times
