Researchers have developed sodium-ion batteries with comparable climate impact to lithium-ion batteries, offering a sustainable and abundant alternative for energy storage.
Despite the recent deceleration in automotive manufacturers electric vehicle projections, the global battery market continues to grow at an enormously fast pace and the demand for lithium-ion and .
Batteries are crucial for the change in mobility and energy supply. Lithium-ion batteries have been the most commonly used battery type in electric cars to date, but the availability of raw materi .
Several technologies in alternative energy sources including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and green hydrogen will coexist in India. It is not the case that the newer technologies will not cannibalize existing technologies. Sodium-ion batteries are being proposed as an alternative to lithium due to India's limited resources. However, sodium-ion will not be the only mode of alternative energy for India, as evidenced by recent auctions of rare minerals, including lithium reserves. Experts suggest that government policy should be nimble and adaptive to promote economically viable technologies.