CleanTechnica•2 months ago
Another Tesla Miss: Sodium-Ion Electric Cars Are Coming … From China
- •Chinese partners CHANGAN Auto and CATL are launching a new electric passenger car powered by sodium-ion batteries, including a range-extender option and battery swapping capabilities.
- •The introduction of more affordable sodium-ion battery technology is poised to accelerate EV adoption, leading to substantial increases in electricity demand for charging infrastructure.
- •Battery swapping presents potential opportunities for load shifting and demand response, impacting grid planning and the operational strategies of large power consumers.
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