Researchers at Tesla have unveiled a design for a new electric vehicle battery that could last up to 100 years before needing to be replaced
The Tesla Advanced Battery Research division partnered with Dalhousie University in Canada to come up with a nickel-based battery
It offers far greater longevity compared to batteries currently used in electric vehicles
Tesla currently manufactures and uses a type of lithium-ion battery called lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
LFP offers high energy density that allows a longer range between charges
The mission to build an ultra-long lasting battery could ultimately reduce manufacturing costs
Significantly reduce the footprint of the electric vehicle industry
