Tag: sodium-ion
The Mystery Of The Massachusetts Battery Tender
It has been a couple weeks since CleanTechnica published an article titled “Massachusetts’s First Big Energy Storage Tender.” The tender is a result of a law on battery storage, signed by Governor Maura Healey on November 20. Addressing the 1,500-megawatt (MW) tender, author Zachary Shahan wrote, “If you’re upset because … [continued]
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Why The Sudden Emergence Of Sodium-Ion Batteries?
There are many questions about what is happening with sodium-ion batteries today. For example, to most people, news that CATL expects to commercialize sodium-ion batteries for EVs in 2026 with 310 mile range comes as quite a surprise. Background There are several different sodium-ion battery cathodes, just as there are … [continued]
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CATL Makes Big Announcement on Sodium Batteries for 2026
Sodium-ion battery development has been a major story in 2025, as Chris Arcus has been especially eager to highlight and explain. In 2026, I think it could be the biggest battery topic. Battery giant CATL, the largest battery producer in the world, is leaning into the topic and made a … [continued]
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CATL Expects Oceanic Electric Ships in 3 Years
News in batteries and electrification has been coming fast and furious lately. Recently, Su Yi, the head of CATL’s marine division, stated, “CATL’s marine business already covers inland rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, and is now advancing toward ocean-going applications.” “In the near future — perhaps within the next three … [continued]
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The Strange Time Compression of Sodium-Ion Battery Development
If you are not aware of Chinese battery technical leadership, it is probably time to take notice. As of 2025, CATL and BYD have over 50% of the world’s EV battery market share. From January to September, they accounted for 811.7 GWh. CATL and BYD are not the only battery … [continued]
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