The California startup Unigrid is on track to produce sodium-ion batteries at pilot scale with an initial focus on residential energy storage, leading up to commercial, industrial, utility, and mobility applications.
Researchers continue to work on a new generation of sodium-ion batteries, leading to the next generation of affordable EVs.
Sodium batteries are working their way into the commercial energy storage market in the US, offering a more secure, domestic, eco-friendly supply chain along with performance improvements.
CATL has begun manufacturing its second generation sodium ion batteries with full production expected in 2027.
The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles.
Sodium-ion batteries are now moving out of the lab and into commercial production, thanks to an assist from ARPA-E.
Battery storage technology is improving all the time. LFP batteries are becoming common and sodium-ion batteries may be next.
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