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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Firms are exploring sodium batteries as an alternative to lithium

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Firms are exploring sodium batteries as an alternative to lithium

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Unlike lithium, sodium is cheap and abundant

Na-Ion can be a lot less expensive. But it’s a lot heavier. (Not a problem for grid-storage.)

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Ok, so that sounds good for grid size battery packs and backyard generator replacements as well as indoor wall packs.
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  And like 80% of car trips.
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    Yes! It would be great for a cheap daily commuter.

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