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Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sila Nanotechnologies Files US ITC and District Court Actions Against Chinese C-ONE to Protect Pioneering “Titan Silicon” Anode IP
Business Wire USA Overview Sila Nanotechnologies has filed complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and a parallel federal district court against Carbon One New Energy Co., Ltd. (C-ONE), a Chinese battery anode manuf... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Fraunhofer ISI Report: Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Face Commercialization Hurdles Despite High Energy Density and Material Abundance, Citing Cycle Life and Degradation Challenges
Fraunhofer ISI Germany Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries hold significant promise due to their high gravimetric energy density and use of abundant sulfur, avoiding critical materials like nickel and cobalt. However, a Fraunhofer I... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries for Drones Target 2,600 Wh/kg Theoretical Density, with LGES Achieving 400-500 Wh/kg by Overcoming Polysulfide Challenges
PatSnap Eureka Global Overview Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are being developed for drone applications to overcome flight endurance limitations, offering a theoretical energy density of up to 2,600 Wh/kg. Companies like LG Energy Solu... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sodium-Ion Batteries Enter Mass Production by 2026, Offering Superior Cost and Supply Chain Advantages for EV, Grid, and Consumer Applications with Hard Carbon Anodes
Xnergy Materials USA Overview By 2026, sodium-ion batteries are in mass production for various applications, including EVs, grid storage, and consumer power stations, driven by their cost and supply chain benefits over lithium-ion. Utili... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sodium-Ion Batteries Emerge as Mainstream Technology at SNEC 2026, Signaling Dual-Chemistry Era with LFP
pv magazine Global Global Overview At SNEC 2026, sodium-ion battery technology was recognized as a parallel pathway, not a niche alternative, for energy storage, highlighting its potential in cold climates, long-cycle applications, high-... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
CATL Targets 20,000 EVs with Sodium-Ion Batteries by 2026, Plans 100 GWh Production Capacity, and Secures 60 GWh ESS Deal
electrive.com China Overview CATL aims to equip 10,000 to 20,000 electric vehicles with its sodium-ion batteries by the end of 2026, marking a significant step towards mainstream adoption. The company's second-generation Naxtra cells ach... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
American Battery Leadership Coalition Forms to Accelerate US Sodium-Ion Battery Industry with Federal Policy Advocacy
Energy Storage USA Overview The American Battery Leadership Coalition (ABLC) has been established to champion federal policies supporting the deployment of sodium-ion battery technology in the US, positioning it as a scalable, non-lithiu... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Sodium-Ion Batteries Approach 90% Lithium-Ion Energy Density in 2026 Through Anode and Thermal Innovations
CSIT Energy Global Overview Sodium-ion battery technology has achieved significant advancements in 2026, with studies indicating energy densities up to 90% of lithium-ion batteries, driven by innovations in anode materials such as sodium... -
Next-Gen Energy Storage
Chinese Hina Sodium-Ion Battery Surpasses Expectations, Matching Key Tesla Lithium-Ion Benchmarks
Cell Press China Overview A study published in Cell Reports Physical Science reveals that China's Hina sodium-ion batteries exhibit production quality and design features comparable to Tesla's lithium-ion cells, presenting a significant ... -
Functional Materials
Honda and QuantumScape Partner on Solid-State Battery Commercialization, Accelerating Next-Gen EV Battery Development
Electrek Japan Overview Honda and solid-state battery developer QuantumScape (QS) have announced a new multi-year joint development agreement aimed at commercializing solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applicatio...