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California is deploying 500 MWh of sodium-ion batteries that work in desert heat without complex cooling systems. The technology could make renewable energy storage safer and cheaper across the hottest parts of the state.
An Oregon energy company just signed a deal to build safer, cheaper batteries that don't rely on lithium or risky supply chains. The move could reshape how America stores renewable energy.
Two American companies are teaming up to produce massive amounts of sodium-ion batteries that don't catch fire and use zero foreign materials. This partnership could finally give the US a safer, homegrown alternative to lithium batteries for storing renewable energy.
Chinese battery makers say cheap sodium-ion batteries could power cargo ships across the ocean within three years, potentially ending diesel's dominance on the high seas. The math shows these massive vessels might actually carry more cargo while running on batteries.
Researchers have developed the world's first sodium-ion battery that can't catch fire or explode, solving one of the biggest safety concerns holding back cleaner energy storage. This breakthrough could make renewable energy storage safer and more affordable for millions.
A Chinese battery maker just released sodium-ion cells that can drop right into existing systems, making clean energy storage cheaper and easier to scale. The breakthrough could help more communities store renewable power without expensive overhauls.
China's biggest battery maker just solved EVs' cold weather problem with sodium-ion technology that charges in frigid temps. The breakthrough could transform electric driving in Minnesota, Canada, and beyond.
Scientists in India used a centuries-old observation about dancing water droplets to create affordable batteries that could last 10,000 charges. The breakthrough could make renewable energy storage cheaper and more reliable for millions.
The European Union is betting big on sodium-ion batteries as a cleaner, cheaper alternative to lithium. Leaders are pushing to fund this promising technology in the bloc's next seven-year budget.
A North Carolina company just unveiled three new sodium-ion batteries that promise to make home energy storage safer and more affordable than current lithium options. The timing couldn't be better as electricity costs rise nationwide and homeowners search for reliable backup power solutions.
Japanese scientists used supercomputers to solve a major puzzle in sodium-ion batteries, revealing how to make them store energy better and charge faster. This breakthrough brings us closer to having abundant, affordable batteries that don't rely on scarce lithium.
Two companies just signed a groundbreaking deal to power AI data centers with safer, more affordable sodium-ion batteries instead of lithium. The 1.5 gigawatt-hour agreement could reshape how we handle exploding energy demands from artificial intelligence.
A groundbreaking electric vehicle powered by sodium-ion batteries just launched in China, offering a cheaper and cold-weather-friendly alternative to traditional lithium batteries. This breakthrough could make EVs more affordable and reliable for millions of drivers worldwide.
Two of the world's biggest battery makers are launching sodium-ion batteries that charge in extreme cold and cost less than lithium. The first cars with this game-changing tech hit the road in 2026.
Researchers just solved a major problem holding back sustainable batteries that could replace lithium. The breakthrough makes eco-friendly sodium-ion batteries work 4.5 times better than before.
Electric vehicles are about to get a major upgrade that works better in freezing weather and costs less to make. The world's largest battery maker just announced its breakthrough sodium-ion batteries will power passenger cars starting next year.
The world's largest battery maker just announced sodium-ion batteries will power mass-market cars starting in July, offering a cheaper alternative that works in extreme cold. This breakthrough could make electric vehicles more affordable for millions.
CATL just began mass producing sodium-ion batteries that work in extreme cold, a breakthrough that could make electric vehicles cheaper and more reliable. The new technology thrives in temperatures as low as -40°F, solving one of the biggest complaints about today's EVs.
Scientists turned discarded lavender flowers into a sustainable battery component that could make energy storage cheaper and more eco-friendly. The innovation uses waste materials instead of expensive metals, opening doors for affordable renewable energy worldwide.
Researchers in Germany have transformed lignin, a wood byproduct usually burned as waste, into a key material for safer, more sustainable sodium-ion batteries. The breakthrough could power small vehicles while eliminating the need for mining expensive metals like lithium and cobalt.