A new player in the battery game is here to shake things up. Daqus Energy has been quietly working on a new material called TAQ. It's cheaper and lighter than what's out there now. This could be a game-changer for electric sports cars. But there's a catch: it's not perfect yet.

The big deal with TAQ is that it doesn't rely on expensive metals like nickel or cobalt. Instead, it's made from common carbon-based compounds. This makes it super cheap to produce. Plus, the manufacturing process is a breeze. It only needs to be heated to 120°C, way lower than other batteries. This means less energy is used, which is great for the environment.

The best part? TAQ can be used with existing equipment. This means battery makers can switch to water as a solvent. No more toxic solvents. This could make production cheaper and safer.

Daqus Energy has been testing TAQ in small batteries. They've found that TAQ batteries can be charged and discharged 2, 000 times while keeping 80% of their original capacity. They're also stable at high temperatures. This means they could be great for electric sports cars. These cars need to be lightweight and fast-charging. TAQ could make that happen.

But there's a trade-off. TAQ cathodes take up more space than other types. However, they're competitive with LFP. Plus, because TAQ is lighter, cars designed around it could be lighter overall. This means fewer batteries are needed. That could give TAQ-powered cars enough range to compete with other electric cars while being cheaper and lighter.

Sports cars might see the benefits of TAQ first. Weight has been a big issue for electric cars. Making an electric car that handles well on a race track is tough. A lightweight, fast-charging battery pack could change that. It could make electric sports cars feel special and all cars more efficient.

Daqus Energy has raised $6 million to keep developing TAQ. This is a big step forward. But there's still a long way to go. Many promising battery materials have failed to make it to market. Only time will tell if TAQ will be different.

Revving Up the Future: A New Battery for Electric Sports Cars!

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