China Did It! | First Contract with NEW Sodium Battery

China Did It! | First Contract with NEW Sodium Battery

Automotive Technology

One of the biggest challenges for electric car makers and buyers is finding a reliable and affordable battery. A good battery can make a huge difference in how far, fast, and cheap an electric car can go. But most batteries today have some drawbacks. They are either too costly, too heavy, or too slow to charge up. However, this might be about to change soon, as the Chinese companies Huaihai Holding Group and BYD have just revealed a novel sodium battery and it is causing quite the buzz. They are the world’s top two battery producers, and they say their sodium battery is a breakthrough for electric cars. So, what makes this sodium battery so amazing, and when can we expect to see it in action?

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