Samsung unveils EV with 600-mile charge in 9 mins, US Army to use AI for enhanced air and missile defense, super-black wood made by accident sucks 99% light

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Samsung recently made a splash in the EV industry by showcasing its recent advancements in battery technology, especially related to solid-state batteries.

At the SNE Battery Day 2024 expo in Seoul, South Korea, the company revealed that its pilot solid-state battery production line is now fully operational.

“We built a pilot line last year to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries by 2027,” said Samsung SDI, as reported by The Elec. For more on this development, check out today’s Must-Read.

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⚡️ Samsung’s EV battery breakthrough: 600-mile charge in 9 mins, 20 year lifespan

The battery’s initial batches have already been delivered to EV manufacturers for testing.

“We supplied samples to customers from the end of last year to the beginning of this year and are receiving positive feedback,” Samsung SDI stated.

Notably, these batteries could power electric vehicles with a 600-mile range, charge in 9 minutes, and have a lifespan of 20 years.

⚫️ Accidentally made super-black wood sucks 99% light, could transform solar power

Sometimes, breakthrough developments happen accidentally in scientific exploration. Such is the story of “Nxylon,” a new super-black material that absorbs nearly all light.

The University of British Columbia researchers describe the discovery as a “sheer accident.” The unique structure of the black wood means it absorbs light without the need for pigments.

This exceptionally dark material has the potential to advance fields like astronomy, fashion, renewable energy, and optics.

🚀 Automated kill chain: US Army to use AI for enhanced air and missile defense

The US is now set to enhance its Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems by integrating AI technology for more advanced detection of aerial threats.

The US Army has awarded a $55 million contract to Mississippi-based Camgian Corporation to develop advanced kill chain automation technologies for the service’s IAMD systems.

According to a press release by Camgian on July 31, the contract will support the development of innovative approaches to improve sensor survivability and reduce warfighter cognitive overload.

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