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An Ioniq 5 just drove 400,000 miles, 12 to 16 years of normal drive distance, and its battery is 87% of new health.

Batteries are going to be cheaper, longer lasting and less hard to source and build than many warned.

Salt batteties, cheap plentiful salt batteries are rolling out for utilities and cars already.

energylivenews.com/2025/03/28/

warpnews.org/green-tech/seasal

Accessory maker Elecom has announced what it’s claiming to be the first consumer-ready power bank that uses a #sodium-#ion battery instead of a lithium-ion one.
In addition to being more environmentally friendly to manufacture,
the 9,000mAh Na Plus can be used in extreme temperatures with less risk of overheating,
and has — Elecom claims — a lifespan of almost 5,000 charges.
Even if you’re recharging it every single day, after 13 years it should still be providing power.
Sodium-ion battery technology is new compared to lithium-ion tech, and production capacities haven’t reached the level of lithium-ion batteries.
So while a little deal-hunting can get you a basic 10,000mAh lithium-ion power bank from companies like Anker for less than $20, the Na Plus is debuting in Japan (in black and light gray color options) for 9,980 yen, or around $67.
Elecom hasn’t yet announced a wider rollout
theverge.com/news/631357/eleco

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The Verge · A sodium-ion portable power bank comes to marketBy Andrew Liszewski

Yadea, which has claimed the title of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker for seven years running, has just announced a new electric motorbike powered by the company’s innovative #HuaYu #sodium-#ion #battery technology.

Yadea has long dominated the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler market globally,
but has generally relied on both #lithium-#ion and #lead #acid batteries to power its vehicles in different markets.

The newly unveiled electric scooter uses Yadea’s recently introduced sodium battery technology,
offering what the company says is outstanding performance in range, charging speed, and safety.

Using the HuaYu Sodium Superfast Charging Ecosystem presented by Yadea, the battery can reach 80% charge in just 15 minutes, providing greater convenience for riders.

Yadea’s sodium battery has successfully passed more than 20 safety tests, many focusing on its resistance to fire and explosions under extreme conditions like punctures and compression.

Yadea’s new sodium battery offers an energy density of 145 Wh/kg and a lifespan of up to 1,500 cycles at room temperature,
with the company rating it for a five-year useful lifespan.

It also includes a three-year warranty for added assurance.

With excellent low-temperature capabilities, the battery retains over 92% of its discharge capacity at -20°C, making it well-suited for colder climates.

electrek.co/2025/01/10/worlds-

Electrek · World’s largest EV maker unveils new sodium battery electric motorbikesBy Micah Toll

Lithium-Free Sodium Batteries exit the Lab. 🔋

Natron Energy, a pioneer in sodium-ion battery technology, has officially commenced mass production of its lithium-free sodium batteries in its Holland, Michigan facility. Offering an alternative energy storage solution with benefits such as faster cycling, longer lifespan, and safer usage compared to lithium-ion batteries.

newatlas.com/energy/natron-sod

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"#Battery giants are starting to put their money on new #sodium-based technology, a sign that there could be yet another shakeup in the industry that’s crucial for the #EnergyTransition.

Even with the recent slump in lithium prices, sodium is still a cheaper option.

Its clearest potential advantage is in storing excess electricity for grids."

bloomberg.com/news/articles/20

Bloomberg · Sodium in EV and Storage Batteries May Herald Another ShakeupBy Eddie Spence

Batteries are not only essential for powering our devices, but also for storing renewable energy. But most batteries rely on scarce and expensive materials like lithium and cobalt. A new technology could change that: sodium-ion batteries. These batteries use abundant and cheap sodium, and have similar performance and safety as lithium-ion batteries. #batteries #sodium #energy cosmosmagazine.com/technology/