Electric cars have still got it tough in the German
marketplace. They are too expensive and their range is too short. This is an
opportune time for a breakthrough in efficient and low-cost lithium-sulfur
batteries.
There are currently over 40 million cars on Germany’s roads.
Only a fraction of them are powered by electric energy – around 6,400 vehicles
according to the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development.
The comparatively short range of electric cars doesn’t help their popularity,
with drivers often having to start the search for a charging station after a
mere 100 kilometers, not to mention the high price of the batteries, which cost
several thousand euros.