The schematic illustration shows a sodium ion battery: The positive electrode or cathode (left) consists of layered transition metal oxides which form a host structure for sodium ions. The transition ...

CATL's second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally even at -40 degrees Celsius (-40F as temperature scales converge). Depending on the make and model, EV batteries perform the ...

CU Boulder researchers are exploring the use of sodium-ion batteries as an alternative to lithium-based energy storage. While sodium is abundant and could help address supply chain issues linked to ...

China's largest battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), claims it has unlocked unprecedented extreme weather performance with its sodium-ion batteries. Speaking at the ...

Some Chinese EVs already use sodium-ion batteries. Now they're hoping to unlock new levels of extreme weather performance. CATL's second-generation sodium-ion cells can reportedly discharge normally ...

CATL revealed the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion batteries in China ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show. The low-voltage and high-voltage sodium-ion batteries deliver exceptional cold-weather ...

Japanese hardware brand Elecom has just launched what it claims is the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional ...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd (CATL) has revealed it is developing a second generation of sodium-ion batteries, which it expects will ...

Company provides update on product sales and expansion plans. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Ltd (CATL) has revealed it is developing a ...

If there’s one thing holding back batteries, it’s cost. The most widespread type of battery, lithium-ion, still costs around $140 per kilowatt-hour for a pack. While that’s low enough to have ...