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Remembering Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer John Goodenough

Cars That Think

Goodenough , one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, died on 25 June at age 100. He probably is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode in 1980—which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991. His first was lithium cobalt oxide.

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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 Do We Care?

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Electric Car Watch #5: BYD's Blade Battery & World leader

Plug In India

In this week’s episode we will talk about the Chinese EV maker - BYD or Build Your Dreams. Video: BYD's Blade Battery & World EV leader Introduction BYD sells a full range of electrified Buses, Trucks, Cars and they are global leaders in the electric bus space. The BYD e-platform 3.0 The BYD e-platform 3.0

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Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Sodium-ion batteries: pros and cons Energy storage collects excess energy generated by renewables, stores it then releases it on demand, to help ensure a reliable supply. At present, lithium-ion batteries are the primary storage technology but are best for short-term storage. Sodium ions are bigger and heavier than lithium ions.

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Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Sodium-ion batteries: pros and cons Energy storage collects excess energy generated by renewables, stores it then releases it on demand, to help ensure a reliable supply. At present, lithium-ion batteries are the primary storage technology but are best for short-term storage. Sodium ions are bigger and heavier than lithium ions.

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Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback

Baua Electric

Honda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models. It also unveiled its new “Ye Series” EVs to take on Chinese automakers like BYD. Following the Saloon, Honda plans to launch seven EV models globally, from small to large.

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EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think!

Plug In India

By Kamlesh & Raphae Every major automaker has announced plans to build Lithium-Ion battery gigafactories. Tesla, VW, BYD, Ford and others have plans to build giant gigafactories. In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. It works great from -20 C to +65 C.

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