I’m not surprised there is a lot of movement in Hydrogen and Micro Nuclear right now.
The U.K. hydrogen strategy document makes interesting reading (if you like that sort of thing). What is pretty abundant to me is that they are prioritising the gas network, heavy transport and industry in its applications.
As for battery tech, a Tesla did 1000 miles on a charge recently with a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. This doesn’t need the cobalt which is a good thing. I doubt you’ll have to wait 10 years for a viable solution.
I am sure there are people on the forum with a greater knowledge of the subject than i have. The achillies heel of EVs at the moment is range and charging infracstructure.
Ive always thought that a drive in quick swap out battery facility would be a better option which would mean that you can pick up a pretty much instant full charge / refuel on your travels anywhere.
With the above in mind i really dont understand why aluminium air batteries have not been pushed as the way forwards. There are issues to resolve but the main benefits seem to be.
Smaller form factor for upto 8 times the range.
Mechanical recharging can be done.
Alluminium is cheaper to produce in comparison to other batteries used in EVs and also lighter.
Im sure a fairly simple drive in and swap out battery facility could be achieved as the form factor is much smaller for the same or higher capacity.
As always i dont think there will be a single solution but on the face of it aluminium air batteries could /should form part of the soltion.