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Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

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Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles.

The buzz around silicon-based anodes, which promise improved power and faster charging capabilities for EVs, has been growing in recent months .

It comes as increasing EV sales continue to drive up global battery demand, prompting auto giants to team up with cell manufacturers.

Taiwan 's ProLogium debuted the world's first fully silicon anode battery at the Paris Motor Show last month .

The battery maker said it's new fast-charging battery system surpassed traditional lithium-ion batteries in performance and charging efficiency.

The question mark over the commercialization of silicon anodes is the cost of production, analyst says.