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CATL launches “condensed battery” with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg for aircraft; automotive version this year

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The condensed battery integrates a range of innovative technologies, including the unspecified ultra-high energy density cathode materials, innovative anode materials, separators, and manufacturing processes, offering excellent charge and discharge performance as well as good safety performance.

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Sodium-Ion Powered EVs Roll off From Chinese EV Factories

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The first mass-produced electric vehicle (EV) using a sodium-ion battery has been introduced by JAC Motors. While lithium-ion batteries are more developed and have a higher density than sodium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are cheaper, dependable, and have better cold-weather performance. Why Sodium-ion Batteries?

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future. Sodium-nickel chloride batteries.

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Fraunhofer develops new dry-coating process for battery electrodes

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Conventional processes for manufacturing battery electrodes involve mostly toxic solvents and require a lot of space and energy. This project demonstrated that it is possible to manufacture electrodes continuously, regardless of the type of battery. It could equally be used on lithium-ion cells as on lithium-sulfur or sodium-ion cells.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme initiated by the government in March 2020, aims to significantly enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities across various industries. This sectoral expansion is expected to further stimulate economic activity and drive industrial development.

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European automotive and automotive battery industries call for extension of the exemption of lead-based batteries from the EU ELV Directive

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The EU must continue to allow the use of lead-based batteries in vehicles as they are essential for the needs of future generations of European cars, according to the automotive and automotive battery industries in Europe. Its more than 40 members represent more than 90% of the automotive and industrial battery industry in Europe.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop new low-cost dry-film electrode production process

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Better and more cost-efficient production methods for energy storage are increasingly in demand, especially in Germany: All major automobile manufacturers have launched ambitious electric vehicle programs that will ensure a sharp rise in demand for batteries. BroadBit uses it to produce new types of sodium-ion batteries.

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