The new research project aims to develop a new kind of aqueous battery, one that is environmentally safe, has higher energy density than lead-acid batteries, and costs one-tenth that of lithium-ion batteries today. The group plans to keep costs for this future technology low by using cheaper raw materials, simpler electronics, and new, efficient manufacturing
The researchers queried AQE for battery materials that use less lithium, and it quickly suggested 32 million different candidates. From there, the AI system had to discern which of those materials
Swedish start-up Northvolt announced on Tuesday a breakthrough in its sodium-ion battery technology, developed for use in energy storage systems. The battery does not involve the use of lithium, cobalt or nickel, and could remove global dependence on China, which dominates critical material supply chains within the energy transition, the
Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer, in collaboration with Altris, has successfully developed sodium-ion batteries with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Northvolt ''s remarkable achievement in the Sodium-ion Battery
To create a sodium battery with the energy density of a lithium battery, the team needed to invent a new sodium battery architecture. Traditional batteries have an anode to store the ions while a
Northvolt today announced the decision to shift development of its next-generation lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D campus, Northvolt Labs,
Stockholm, Sweden – Northvolt today announced a state-of-the-art sodium-ion battery, developed for the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. The cell has been validated for a best-in-class
Stockholm, Sweden – Northvolt today announced a state-of-the-art sodium-ion battery, developed for the expansion of cost-efficient and sustainable energy storage systems worldwide. The cell has been validated for a best-in-class energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram at the company''s R&D and industrialization campus, Northvolt
Northvolt has developed a sodium-ion (Na-ion) cell with an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram. This new technology, developed in collaboration with the Swedish supplier Altris, uses a material called Prussian White in its sodium-ion battery.
Another startup, Peak Energy, has taken up the mission of bringing sodium-ion batteries to the U.S. This type of battery offers cheaper costs and longer operating life at the expense of energy density, so it looks more
Battery technology has emerged as a critical component in the new energy transition. As the world seeks more sustainable energy solutions, advancements in battery technology are transforming electric transportation, renewable
More batteries means extracting and refining greater quantities of critical raw materials, particularly lithium, cobalt and nickel. Rising EV battery demand is the greatest contributor to increasing demand for critical metals like lithium. Battery demand for lithium stood at around 140 kt in 2023, 85% of total lithium demand and up more than 30
Northvolt is Europe''s current biggest hope to compete against the dominant Chinese, Korean and Japanese battery players. It has started manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for cars and trucks...
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Swedish start-up Northvolt announced on Tuesday a breakthrough in its sodium-ion battery technology, developed for use in energy storage systems. The battery does not involve the use of lithium, cobalt or
Northvolt today announced the decision to shift development of its next-generation lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D campus, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, Sweden. The transfer reflects a strategic move to consolidate the R&D and industrialization of Northvolt''s cell product portfolio — featuring lithium
Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer, in collaboration with Altris, has successfully developed sodium-ion batteries with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Northvolt ''s remarkable achievement in the Sodium-ion Battery field is worth noting.
The pace of deployment of some clean energy technologies – such as solar PV and electric vehicles – shows what can be achieved with sufficient ambition and policy action, but faster change is urgently needed across most components of the energy system to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to the IEA''s latest evaluation of global progress.
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Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.
CleanTechnica has spilled plenty of ink on solid-state EV battery technology, which represents the next step up from conventional lithium-ion batteries for mobile energy storage (see more solid
Northvolt is Europe''s current biggest hope to compete against the dominant Chinese, Korean and Japanese battery players. It has started manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for cars and trucks...
Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.
Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train • Hitachi Rail has built a battery using the North East supply chain, with one battery unit predicted to reduce emissions and fuel costs by as much as 30%. London, May 24, 2024 – Testing of the UK''s first intercity battery train commenced earlier today. The battery, which generates a peak power of more than
A couple of weeks ago, Northvolt announced that it was going to invest in this new, more climate-friendly and cheaper battery technology for energy storage together with the Swedish supplier Altris. Northvolt is using a
Northvolt and Altris Sodium Batteries have marked a significant milestone in the battery industry. Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer, in collaboration with Altris, has successfully developed sodium-ion batteries with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg.. Advancements in Sodium-ion Battery Technology. Northvolt''s remarkable achievement in the Sodium-ion
Northvolt has developed a sodium-ion (Na-ion) cell with an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram. This new technology, developed in collaboration with the Swedish supplier Altris, uses a material
Another startup, Peak Energy, has taken up the mission of bringing sodium-ion batteries to the U.S. This type of battery offers cheaper costs and longer operating life at the expense of energy density, so it looks more promising for stationary grid storage than for vehicles. Crucially, the technology is still up-and-coming in China — manufacturers there have only built
Manufacturing with clean energy, our mission is to deliver batteries with a 90% lower carbon footprint compared to those made using coal energy. And we''re building them into solutions to
A couple of weeks ago, Northvolt announced that it was going to invest in this new, more climate-friendly and cheaper battery technology for energy storage together with the Swedish supplier Altris. Northvolt is using a material called Prussian White in
Northvolt is Europe’s current biggest hope to compete against the dominant Chinese, Korean and Japanese battery players. It has started manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for cars and trucks in a factory just below the Arctic Circle in Sweden, and has plans to have three more plants in Canada, Germany and Sweden.
The ambitious goal is to have the factory up and running by 2026. Sweden’s Northvolt has based all of its battery production on producing lithium-ion batteries for a variety of industries including cars and energy storage companies like Polarium.
After its success supplying lithium-ion batteries to the electric vehicle market, Northvolt has been working secretly on a sodium-ion battery technology and is now ready to talk about it, according to Andreas Haas, senior manager of the company’s sodium-ion program.
Northvolt today announced the decision to shift development of its next-generation lithium-metal battery technology from California to its R&D campus, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, Sweden.
Peter Carlsson, Northvolt’s chief executive and co-founder, told the Financial Times that the new technology could be worth tens of billions of dollars as it opens up regions such as the Middle East, Africa and India for battery-powered energy storage for the Swedish group.
It represents an ideal complement to Northvolt’s product portfolio consisting of premium lithium-ion battery cells tailored for automotive customers, and energy-dense lithium-metal battery technology under development for aviation and high-performance vehicles at Cuberg, a Northvolt company based in San Leandro, USA.
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