Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV will use silicon battery tech increasing energy density

Mercedes’ electric G-Class will use a new battery chemistry from American firm Sila, the automaker confirmed Tuesday in a press release. Founded in 2011, Sila has developed a high-silicon anode material the company claims can boost energy density by 20% to 40% over current lithium-ion battery chemistries, to more than 800 wh/l at the cell level…