The end of Lithium?

[bobmac]

The first sodium-ion power bank now available.


Will it replace lithium???
It will have to come down in price a lot and shrink but it will certainly be something to watch

 

[Hobbit]

From what I remember, the issue with sodium-ion batteries is power ‘v’ size. In every other aspect sodium-ion wins hands down. Quite what physical size of battery that would be needed for a PowaKaddy, I don’t know. If it fits, lithium-ion will be dead.

 

[bobmac]

That's what I've seen too, not as powerfull as lithium but lighter so less power needed.

 

[KenL]

Are they a fire risk or safer?

 

[Hobbit]

Are they a fire risk or safer?

There’s no risk of thermal runaway with sodium-ion but like anything electrical, there’s a risk of fire.

 

[bobmac]

''Na-ion batteries could be a safer alternative because they contain more stable cathode materials and sodium ions have less electrochemical potential than lithium ions, making them less prone to thermal runaway.''

 

[Arthur Wedge]

The quick answer is no it won’t replace lithium totally but can be used in some areas instead of lithium

 

[Bunkermagnet]

What are the costs of the new chargers that would be required for another new battery tech? Thats my first thought.