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Roundtables: Why 2026 Is the Year for Sodium-Ion Batteries
MIT Technology Review · Feb 25, 2026 · Collected from RSS
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Listen to the session or watch below Sodium-based batteries could be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion, and the technology is finally making its way into cars—and energy storage arrays on the grid. Sodium-ion batteries are one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026 list, and this subscriber-only discussion explains why. Watch a…
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Skip to ContentWatch a subscriber-only event exploring one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026—sodium-ion batteries.February 25, 2026Available only for MIT Alumni and subscribers. Listen to the session or watch below Sodium-based batteries could be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion, and the technology is finally making its way into cars—and energy storage arrays on the grid. Sodium-ion batteries are one of MIT Technology Review's 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026 list, and this subscriber-only discussion explains why. Watch a discussion exploring the present moment for sodium-ion batteries—and what’s coming next. Speakers: Mary Beth Griggs, Science Editor; Casey Crownhart, Senior Climate Reporter; and Caiwei Chen, China Reporter Keep ReadingStay connectedIllustration by Rose WongGet the latest updates fromMIT Technology ReviewDiscover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.
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