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China Puts First Sodium-Ion Battery in an EV With 248-Mile Range
China has deployed a sodium-ion battery in a production electric vehicle for the first time, achieving a 248-mile range and potentially disrupting the lithium-dependent EV supply chain.
Key Takeaways
- China deployed a sodium-ion battery in a production EV achieving 248-mile range
- Sodium is 1,000x more abundant than lithium, potentially disrupting battery supply chains
- The milestone marks a major step toward affordable, lithium-free electric vehicles
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