Toyota announced 4-layer all-solid-state battery that is comprised of LiCoO₂/sulfide electrolyte/graphite and exhibits the average potential of 14.4 V.

Tokyo Institute of Technology (Prof. Kanno group) reported a lithium superionic conductor, Li₁₀GeP₂S₁₂, which provided a breakthrough in the ASB R&D.

Prof. Yoon Seok Jung opened the lab and started the ASB research.

A Tesla Model S electric car caught fire in 2013.

Toyota continued to move forward with solid state battery developments;
Toyota announced plan for developing electric vehicles adapting ASBs for the first time.

Bosch Highlights Range-Doubling Solid-State Cells.

Samsung’s massive global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 series of mobile phones in September 2016, due to the safety issues associated with the Li-ion batteries used in them.

Hyundai reportedly started pilot production of next-gen solid-state batteries for electric vehicles;
Hyundai-YS’s group have collaborated since 2015 to present.

Panasonic Corporation announced the development of halide solid electrolytes with high lithium-ion conductivity and high oxidation stability showing the compatibility with 4 V oxide cathodes.

Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) reported a high performance all-solid-state lithium metal battery enabled by a Ag-C composite anode with no excess Li.

Samsung and Hyundai are continuing their research with the aim of mass-producing ASBs based on their meetings on developing next-generation batteries.