Sodium-ion batteries are making their way into cars—and the grid
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I always thought that grid storage was the real value of them. What with the lower energy density.
I imagine they’d be fine for something like an E bike where the trips are rarely long enough for less capacity per pound to be a huge issue, but for something like a cross over, SUV or pickup, that extra weight or decreased range might be a serious issue.
For something like grid storage where cost and availability are the biggest constraints they seem like a perfect fit.
They are in sit down scooters and EVs already. Look up CATLs Freevoy.
If something even cheaper isn't found, anyway.