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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. Earlier post.)

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MHI to lead design and development of sodium fast reactor; operation in 2040s

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MHI will oversee both the conceptual design as well as research and development (R&D) for the sodium-cooled fast reactor in partnership with Mitsubishi FBR Systems, Inc. MHI is also involved in the US-Japan cooperation program (signature of memorandum of cooperation on sodium fast reactor technology with TerraPower, LLC in 2022).

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Researchers develop mechanically robust nanocellular graphene for sodium-ion batteries – Charged EVs

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Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have discovered a means to achieve crack-free, robust nanocellular graphene (NCG) to use in a sodium-ion battery (SIB). However, its use has been limited by defects that occur in manufacturing. Cracks often appear when forming NCG.

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Sodium-ion batteries put to the test in Komatsu pilot program

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This electric forklift concept by Japanese equipment giant Komatsu is powered by sodium-ion batteries and promises safer, cheaper operation than the competition. The concept is equipped with a sodium-ion battery pack developed by Shanghai Hirano Environment Technology Co., and is designed to fit Komatsu’s existing 1.5-ton

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New long-duration, extended capacity Na-Al battery design for grid storage

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Researchers led by the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have extended the capacity and duration of sodium-aluminum batteries. The new sodium-based molten salt battery uses two distinct reactions. It is a variation of a sodium-metal halide battery. of peak charge capacity.

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Tech Talk: How sodium-ion batteries could slash the price of EVs | Autocar Professional

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The accelerating march of progress must be giving product planners at car manufacturers a tough time. A close look at the single-cylinder engine of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen of 1885, for instance, reveals a crankshaft and internals exposed to the elements, something that’s unthinkable today.

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New liquid alloy electrode significantly lowers operating temperature of sodium-beta batteries; improved performance

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Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have devised an alloying strategy that enables sodium-beta batteries to operate at significantly lower temperatures. The new electrode enables sodium-beta batteries to last longer, helps streamline their manufacturing process and reduces the risk of accidental fire.

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