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Natron collaborates with Clarios on first mass manufacturing of Sodium-ion batteries

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Natron Energy, a manufacturer of sodium-ion batteries, and Clarios International Inc., a manufacturer of low-voltage advanced battery technologies for mobility, will collaborate to manufacture the first mass-produced sodium-ion batteries. Natron has spent 10 years developing sodium-ion battery chemistry for mass manufacturing.

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

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The aim is to build batteries at a large scale to reduce prices. In addition, about 90% of the world’s supply of lithium is controlled by Chinese companies. Video: EV Guru: Sodium-Ion Batteries are Coming Sooner Than You think! “Price of lithium has gone to insane levels!” They both are alkaline metals.

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Lux Research: grid storage battery cost to fall to $500/kWh by 2022, short of expectations

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Lithium-ion and molten-salt battery costs will approach $500/kWh by 2022, reducing the high capital cost of emerging grid storage technologies. Vertical integration and exclusive supply agreements will be key to managing the cost of vanadium pentoxide, a metal with a widely variable historical market price and uncertain future.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

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Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

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And with the popularity of electric vehicles, the grid is under more and more pressure, so the demand for energy storage is growing. Storage can also help smooth out demand, avoiding price spikes for electricity customers. Others solid battery types are nickel-cadmium and sodium-sulphur, while zinc-air is emerging.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. Grid Development Two factors are crucial to the expansion of a nationwide grid that can meet the needs of future EV drivers.

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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  Of course The Batteries Will Be Improved In the coming years, academic research and investment will centre on batteries due to rising EV demand to address the concerns about battery pricing, scarcity of key minerals, and weak supply networks.

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