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India's Sodium-ion Battery Tech: A Promising Alternative
JNCASR develops a fast-charging sodium-ion battery, potentially challenging China's dominance in lithium-ion batteries. KPIT Technologies and Trentar Energy Solutions are also collaborating on sodium-ion technology.
May 29, 2025
Key Points
- 1A Bengaluru-based research team at JNCASR developed a sodium-ion battery that can charge up to 80% in six minutes and last over 3,000 charge cycles.
- 2The new battery uses a 'NASICON-type' chemistry, offering faster charging and more charge cycles compared to conventional sodium-ion batteries.
- 3KPIT Technologies and Trentar Energy Solutions are collaborating on sodium-ion battery technology, with KPIT transferring its tech to Trentar.
- 4Sodium-ion batteries use abundant sodium, which is safer and more environmentally friendly than lithium.
- 5China dominates the lithium-ion battery market; CATL plans to mass-produce its sodium-ion battery packs by the end of 2025.
Important Terms
Sodium-ion batteryLithium-ion batteryJNCASRCATLElectric vehicles
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