New lithium metal batteries

New lithium metal batteries could make smartphones, drones, and electric cars last twice as long. SolidEnergy Systems has developed an “anode-free” lithium metal battery with several material advances that make it twice as energy-dense, yet just as safe and long-lasting as the lithium ion batteries used in smartphones, electric cars, wearables, drones, and other devices. The battery essentially swaps out a common battery anode material, graphite, for very thin, high-energy lithium-metal foil, which can hold more ions — and, therefore, provide more energy capacity.

http://news.mit.edu/2016/lithium-metal-batteries-double-power-consumer-electronics-0817