• Domi@lemmy.secnd.me
      15·
      1 year ago

      Sodium-based batteries currently have a lower energy density than lithium-based batteries so they are only useful in some applications.

      • B0rax@feddit.de
        3·
        1 year ago

        Mainly for cheaper applications which are not as weight (and size) sensitive. One example is entry level EVs or home energy storage.

  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    It sounds like they need to do a lot more work to increase the cycle life.

    • rbesfe@lemmy.ca
      6·
      1 year ago

      That’s usually the problem with these ultra high capacity batteries. The electrode structures just don’t hold up