A Wood Mackenzie analysis finds sodium-ion battery technology moving into commercial production, with more than 70 GWh in supply agreements already signed across China, the US, Germany and India. Cell-level cost parity with LFP batteries is projected by late 2026, though module and system-level parity won't arrive until after 2030. China leads commercialization, with BYD targeting 30 GWh of capacity and CATL aiming for over 1 GWh in shipments by end-2026.
pv-magazine.com
· 2026-11-06
6K, a 12-year-old startup based in North Andover, Massachusetts, said Thursday it received conditional approval for a $250 million Department of Defense loan to build a battery materials factory in Tennessee. The plant will use the company's microwave-based plasma process to produce cathode material without relying on Chinese suppliers. 6K had previously secured a $50 million Energy Department grant in 2023 that the Trump administration later canceled, pushing back the factory's original 2024 opening target.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-06
Jackery unveiled the Explorer 100D, a compact lithium iron phosphate power station measuring 4.6 by 3.4 by 3.4 inches and weighing 1.87 pounds, with 96Wh (30,000mAh) of capacity. It launches November 15th at Walmart for $99, with a two-pack already available at Costco for $179.99. The device offers two 140W USB-C ports and one 18W USB-A port, capped at 158W total output, plus support for up to 100W of solar charging.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
Slate Auto has introduced a compact two-door electric truck that strips away typical modern features, offering manual crank windows as standard and a small 65-kWh battery yielding roughly 205 miles of range. The base model costs under $25,000, far less than the average $50,000 new vehicle price in the US, though buyers can pay extra for upgrades like power windows, vinyl wraps, and a Bluetooth stereo.
technologyreview.com
· 2026-08-27
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