TOKYO, April 29, 2024—All solid state batteries are a global game changer for addressing climate change, at the same time accommodating human mobility and comfy lifestyle. Japan dominates the number of relevant patent applications of this technology, accounting for 48.6 percent during the 2013-2021, The Japan Patent Office said in its April 25 report. If the technology becomes a reality with Japanese patents, Japan can dominate the world’s EVs, co-generation, and other applications for dramatically sustainable energy management and savings.
Will it happen?
Following Japan were Korea’s 17.6 percent, the United States’ 12.9 percent, the European Union’s 11.9 percent, China’s 5.8 percent, Taiwan’s 1.2 percent, and Canada’s 1.0 percent.
Japan also ranked third in quantum computer patent applications after the United States and the EU, as well as a few other vital science and industrial tech applications, including zero emission housing, though it lagged woefully behind in drone and photovoltaic patents.
An official of the JPO Intellectual Property Trend Office said that the data was taken based on patent applications and public disclosure rules, so he could not tell trends post-2021 – when global automotive and other scientific and engineering experts accelerated all solid state battery R&D.
Toyota, Nissan and other Japanese companies are making interim announcements of their research progress. Chinese, Korean and and other businesses are announcing that they would launch cars and other products powered by all solid state batteries in as early as 2026.
Which entity will be the top runner!?
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