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Solid-state sodium-ion battery company LiNa Energy ( earlier post ) successfully completed an independent demonstration of its lithium-free sodium batteries for energystorage systems with commercial partner ion Ventures.
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There is already a huge surplus production due to a worldwide rush to put up massive battery manufacturing plants(Though the raw material supply is scarce). To substitute cobalt, several companies are experimenting with sulphur, sodium, and magnesium. What Else Could Be Done? Conclusion.
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