I'm shocked!! This video is so shocking, that i just shocked the guy standing next to me at the Starbucks lineup where im watching this shocking video! In fact, we are so shocked just like the click-bait title says, that the entire coffee shop is now shocked! That's SHOCKING!!!!
Sodium has a downside of being far more explosive than lithium. Lithium releases more heat and reacts slower than sodium. But because of how fast sodium reacts it will cause explosions which could be more deadly than lithium. (Luckily you wouldn't need the fire department to put out the batteries because they would already be exploded).
If Elon Musk has been prudent and made his Tesla vehicles 'easy' to swap out the batteries, then Teslas could become the Toyota of EVs. Not all the batteries have to be sodium ion. Hybrid the batteries to reduce costs but maintain range.
Exploding Batteries/vehicles are NOT rare in China, in fact it's extremely common. Also any collision that damages the Batteries and ruptures them will cause catastrophic results in any EV. EV's are still far more dangerous than regular cars.
ICE's catch fire more frequently than EVs by a large margin. Per 100,000 sold, 1529.9 ICEs caught fire, while only 25.1 did for EVs. That information comes from Malcolm Chambers Risk Management Group.
@@Oshino. ......I was speaking specifically about EV's in China, the largest EV market in the world, and it's not just cars. Also I live in Australia which is one of the hottest and driest countries on Earth and we don't have any problems with ICE's catching fire. It's NEVER been a problem in the 50 years I've been driving. I can't think of any national News reports warning people about ICE cars bursting into flames/catching fire. Maybe you should ask some Africans or Arabs if their ICE cars burst into flames, since they also live in hot climates that's dusty, dirty, muddy, and rugged country, which pushes vehicles to the max. Seems like that so-called "Risk Management Group" is full of B.S. I'd like to see EV's hold up to the HOT Aussie rugged Outback compared to ICE's. I wonder how much brutal Aussie heat the Batteries can handle. Also how many ICE's are there compared to EV's.
@@Oshino. I said explode, not catch fire. But even then this seems unlikely. You simply have to puncture a Lithium battery for it to start burning, usually following an explosion. And the gas mixture the burn generates can explode again. ICE's have to be punctured and then you need extremely unlikely circumstances for the gas mixture to be ideal to cause an explosion and you also need a spark to cause the explosion. If the fuel is already burning, it's unlikely to mix enough with the air to become explosive to any relevant degree.
The biggest problem with Lithium, is mining the stuff is an envoronmental disaster, and there simply isn't anywhere near enough of the stuff to meet the demands we want to make of it. In short, it's not a viable solution to our energy needs. It can only ever be a stop gap solution.
@@paulogden7417 which are unlike EV's are not being portrayed as a silver bullet to help us avoid climage change from our transportation needs. Therefore you have not made a successful counter argument.
The sodium battery is not new.It has been around for decades and decades and decades.But now they have something a 100 times better.So they went ahead and released the technology.So we can feel like we got something new
Well if you think about it, it's fine. Go 400 miles, spend 30 minutes charging or 250 miles with 15 minutes charging. The first one way way more deadly. The choice is clear.
That's true. Sodium is explosive when it comes in contact with water. And chlorine is poisonous. So, table salt seems counterintuitive. It's a pretty weird quirk of the periodic table. Maybe a joke of the universe.
It won't be cheaper. It might be cheaper to produce, but it won't be cheaper for us. It will be just cheap enough to buy instead of Lithium Ion. Then the companies making them will report record breaking profits.
Many other manufacturers have turned to and paid a lot of attention to Sodium ion batteries, so Tesla's move may happen soon, it will really cause the price of Tesla electric cars to drop sharply and be a good direction for $25K EVs.
What about Dr goodenough's solid state patent using silica and sodium mostly? And aren't the specs better than all of this? Let's go? What happened to all the lofty promises? And what about the electric bicycle people waiting for a change? The industry promised us
Thanks for your comment and this is indeed true considering that Sodium ion batteries are extremely abundant and easier to mine than lithium! Thank you!
Not likely. A sodium ion is pure sodium. Sodium is an alkaline metal that is explosively volatile when exposed to water. Witch also makes the claim that these batteries are non explosive a flat-out lie.
Yes, if Tesla becomes one of the leaders in sodium-ion battery technology and succeeds in commercial deployment, they could benefit greatly in terms of brand image.
Woah! isn't that so interesting and fascinating that Elon musk came up with this all on his own and that his massive scientific departments had nothing to do with this? I am so shocked and surprised at this shockingly shocking occurance.
No matter how many breakthroughs in battery technology there are, it will be no more than a band-aid, and will not stop the development of hydrogen cars. It is not the technology that is the problem, it is the electric car and it´s technology, it is not needed and the battery is not needed in the automotive world.
That is completely possible. If sodium-ion battery technology is improved enough to meet performance, safety and manufacturing cost standards, it could add to Tesla's current product line.
There is a danger of a sodium battery converting itself into a poisonous gass. If it overcharges and release a yellow gas, it should be avoided. That is mustard gas.
Even Elon said lithium is like the salt on your salad. It’s a tiny portion of the battery. It should be called a cobalt, nickel, copper battery. Cobalt isn’t exactly easy to get.😊
Why bother with massive banks of batteries at all? Come on Elon your company is literally named Tesla. Use his research and set up a city wide energy air circuit
Charging faster than lithium batteries sounds good on paper, but in practice it doubles the current issue we already have with the failing power grid. We simply aren't producing enough juice to charge every car in America, if our crazed politicians do in fact intend on forcing us all on to electric vehicles by 2030. The logistics simply aren't there, and that's not even considering our power lines themselves were originally installed as late as the 1970s. Sadly, it's a pipe dream, even more unrealistic than hydrogen fuel cells...
Yes, Tesla's decision to adopt sodium-ion battery technology will depend largely on the actual performance of these batteries under real-world operating conditions.
If the potential of prices of basic materials in a product skyrocket in time , makes the prospect of keeping infrastructure for a dying resource is les profitable, if a cheaper material can do a good enough job and can be improved efficiently , then it is the only feezeble option to adapt for the cheaper more profitable products
Sodium-ion batteries could indeed diversify Tesla's battery supply chain, potentially reducing dependency on lithium and offering strategic advantages in resource procurement and production scalability.
Supercapacitors as a power buffer cache sounds like an idea to speed up charging by up to say half the time! Reminds me of CPU fast static memory caches..
How can sodium-ion batteries revolutionize the electric vehicle industry if cars with this type of battery have existed for a long time? The fact that Tesla has not yet adopted them - BYD has been using this type of battery for 2 years.
@@LolipopdhhdjsusudidThe idea of electrical cars has been around for well over a century, yes. The thing is though, technology understanding wasn't there at the time. The idea was way before it's time.😒
Only problem is that just like the fire fighter putting up videos telling people to try and put out lithium fires by squiring water on them (water causes lithium to ignite), that idiot will now be tellling people to squirt water on any sodium issues. The manufacturers really should be educating the fire fighters and emergency responders on how to deal with these issues (once Tesla finally quits denying the fiery Tesla explosions)
goodbye lithium,you will not be missed,because sodium is more nature friendly and will slow down the global warming,although if you ask me i want summer to have max to 28^C,that way we won't need much cooling,its a win win,no more loud beach,no more problems.
When you consider the fact that driving more than four hours at a stretch is dangerous too, then stopping to charge for 15 minutes every couple hundred miles seems perfectly reasonable. But sodium in its raw form does explode in water. Has anyone considered that? Can they use chlorine to have a table salt biproduct?
Yes, the development of sodium-ion batteries will depend heavily on advances in materials science. Finding high-performance and sustainable anode, cathode and electrolyte materials is critical to improving the performance, lifespan and cost of sodium-ion batteries.
Sodium batteries will certainly reduce the cost of electric vehicles because they are 1000 times more abundant than lithium, and they are also easier to mine and produce. Thank you !
Anyone ever hear of the guy how invented a water powered car about 2 decades ago and was trying to partner with DeLorean? Apparently you can still find the specs for his patent and make the engine yourself.
Yes, sodium can react violently with moisture in the air, producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. This requires care when handling sodium, especially in high humidity environments to avoid inadvertent and dangerous reactions.
Absolutely, scalability is key for Tesla when considering sodium-ion batteries. Ensuring that the technology can be implemented across their product line efficiently and at a large scale will be essential for maintaining competitiveness and meeting growing demand for electric vehicles.
We don't think they have! But considering Tesla is moving towards low-cost electric vehicles, it's only a matter of time before they get interested in Sodium ion batteries. Thank you!
Far as i knew sodium iron batteries have half the battery density. Which meant the battery has double the size and weight to gain the same Ah. But making them ideal for home solar storage and grid storage. More likely to be used where safety and weight don't matter as much. BYD are way ahead of the game with there home storage options.
"Has the chance to..." "Potentially allows..." on and on This sounds like the quantity of waffling and qualification that I'd expect from Musk himself.
Yes, there is currently doubt that sodium-ion batteries will have a significant impact on Tesla's electric vehicle market dominance. However, this battery technology is still being researched and developed to improve performance and reduce production costs, which could bring additional choices to the global electric vehicle marke
This is completely reasonable. Currently, sodium-ion batteries are still in the research and development stage, and there are still many challenges that need to be resolved before they can be widely applied in electric vehicle applications like Tesla's
on one hand sodium is far more abundant and accessible than lithium and yes sodium is less reactive than lithium however i would not say it is 100x safer in fact far from it. they share the first column of the periodic table. elemental sodium much like potasium is violently reactive with water. they explode on contact with even the slightest bit of it. its a scientific demonstration in chemistry for a reason. what is a really really good aspect of sodium its what of the two elements that make up salt unfortunetly the byproduct of extracting the sodium would be chlorine and if you know chlorine you'd also know it is a war crime unto itself you'd be trading mining byproducts with just strait up poison gas. and while sodium may not catch fire and burn your house down. it will instead become a grenade if you take it to a car wash, or leave it out in the rain and snow, or if it is particularly humid. and the thing is they dont use a hell of a lot in those chemistry demonstrations. like they use like half of US penny worth of sodium. and that shit is violent. the amount of sodium that would be in those cars if they were to explode would send bits of the car flying several city blocks away. it would go from just a nasty car fire and at worst some third-degree burns. to there wouldn't be a car let alone a body.
#LTO #fire #safe batteries and the ceramic liquid #methanol fuel cell #DMFC is the #future of #EV , once again #Tesla going down the wrong and dangerous path #China #Ford #Chevy #Japan
They could solve the charging problem with nuclear solid state batteries. Americum 241 gives off a lot of alpha partcles which can produce pretty decent energy across a photocell or piezoelectric crystal. Providing superior power density that is viable for 100s of years.
the battery would need to be radioactively shielded, what happens in a car crash if that shielding were damaged or destroyed? i will reference three-mile-island, chernobyl and fukushima as a reference.
Absolutely, waiting until sodium-ion batteries improve their energy density is a prudent strategy for Tesla. This approach ensures that Tesla maintains its high standards for vehicle performance and range
Sodium Ion Batteries were used in the original electric car that Edison-Ford made, along with the Hemp car that ran on hemp. nothing new under the sun.
lower cost battery and all of the posititves with it that are cost savings therefore the price of the EV would be lower saving the consumers lots of money.
I'm shocked!! This video is so shocking, that i just shocked the guy standing next to me at the Starbucks lineup where im watching this shocking video! In fact, we are so shocked just like the click-bait title says, that the entire coffee shop is now shocked! That's SHOCKING!!!!
You were on the shiter wrighting that huh.....me to.
are you sure its not just coffeine effect?
I'm indeed also SHOCKED AI created garbage like this isn't banned yet 😂
@@jacobanderson6551 how do u fuck up your spelling this bad
Autocorrect and Google have no power over this man
I had no idea that sodium was 100x safer than lithium. I should write that down for future legal reference.
Lithium is a salt...
@@TheBrainSquaredso is sodium……
But sodium will react to produce several more deadly gasses if exposed to certain chemicals
@@joshmanis9860 Of course Sodium is a salt, nice to know you know your chemistry, Duh..
Sodium has a downside of being far more explosive than lithium. Lithium releases more heat and reacts slower than sodium. But because of how fast sodium reacts it will cause explosions which could be more deadly than lithium. (Luckily you wouldn't need the fire department to put out the batteries because they would already be exploded).
If Elon Musk has been prudent and made his Tesla vehicles 'easy' to swap out the batteries, then Teslas could become the Toyota of EVs.
Not all the batteries have to be sodium ion. Hybrid the batteries to reduce costs but maintain range.
Aluminium-Air batteries are swappable. Just replace the spent Aluminium, and you are ready.
Exploding Batteries/vehicles are NOT rare in China, in fact it's extremely common. Also any collision that damages the Batteries and ruptures them will cause catastrophic results in any EV. EV's are still far more dangerous than regular cars.
Elon just wanted old Hollywood movies to be closer to reality.
So now we have exploding cars!
ICE's catch fire more frequently than EVs by a large margin. Per 100,000 sold, 1529.9 ICEs caught fire, while only 25.1 did for EVs.
That information comes from Malcolm Chambers Risk Management Group.
@@Oshino. ......I was speaking specifically about EV's in China, the largest EV market in the world, and it's not just cars. Also I live in Australia which is one of the hottest and driest countries on Earth and we don't have any problems with ICE's catching fire. It's NEVER been a problem in the 50 years I've been driving. I can't think of any national News reports warning people about ICE cars bursting into flames/catching fire. Maybe you should ask some Africans or Arabs if their ICE cars burst into flames, since they also live in hot climates that's dusty, dirty, muddy, and rugged country, which pushes vehicles to the max. Seems like that so-called "Risk Management Group" is full of B.S. I'd like to see EV's hold up to the HOT Aussie rugged Outback compared to ICE's. I wonder how much brutal Aussie heat the Batteries can handle. Also how many ICE's are there compared to EV's.
@@Oshino. I said explode, not catch fire.
But even then this seems unlikely.
You simply have to puncture a Lithium battery for it to start burning, usually following an explosion. And the gas mixture the burn generates can explode again.
ICE's have to be punctured and then you need extremely unlikely circumstances for the gas mixture to be ideal to cause an explosion and you also need a spark to cause the explosion. If the fuel is already burning, it's unlikely to mix enough with the air to become explosive to any relevant degree.
Yeah the fact that in equivalent numbers ICE cars have 60x the number of fires than do E.Vs. Facts matter.
I think sodium ion is so cool, I’m going to name my first born child “Sodium Ion.”
Sodium Ion is a valid Romanian name 😂 (Ion == John in Romanian)
@@i93sme interesting - I learned something new. Thanks ✌️
we really have to stop going carbon neutral
The cost-effectiveness of sodium-ion batteries is exciting. Will this make EVs more accessible to the average consumer?
The biggest problem with Lithium, is mining the stuff is an envoronmental disaster, and there simply isn't anywhere near enough of the stuff to meet the demands we want to make of it. In short, it's not a viable solution to our energy needs. It can only ever be a stop gap solution.
Plus the contamination of used up batteries.
Blah blah blah like coal, oil and gas aren’t much worse?
@@paulogden7417 which are unlike EV's are not being portrayed as a silver bullet to help us avoid climage change from our transportation needs. Therefore you have not made a successful counter argument.
We've already been using Sodium Ion for almost a year now.
The sodium battery is not new.It has been around for decades and decades and decades.But now they have something a 100 times better.So they went ahead and released the technology.So we can feel like we got something new
If sodium-ion batteries can match lithium-ion in energy density, they could be a game-changer.
Chemically not possible unless the periodic table is wrong
Well if you think about it, it's fine. Go 400 miles, spend 30 minutes charging or 250 miles with 15 minutes charging. The first one way way more deadly. The choice is clear.
As far as I know, Sodium and Water go boom 💥
So, a bump on the road on a rainy day may cause fireworks.
That's true. Sodium is explosive when it comes in contact with water. And chlorine is poisonous. So, table salt seems counterintuitive. It's a pretty weird quirk of the periodic table. Maybe a joke of the universe.
If the battery gets ruptured so that can happen, the lithium battery would have already turned into a fireball.
Potayto-potato.
Lithium explodes too when exposed to water.
Your point?
The potential for environmental benefits is exciting. How quickly can we expect to see these benefits in practice?
It won't be cheaper. It might be cheaper to produce, but it won't be cheaper for us. It will be just cheap enough to buy instead of Lithium Ion. Then the companies making them will report record breaking profits.
It's hard to imagine Tesla not exploring sodium-ion batteries, given their potential cost savings.
Many other manufacturers have turned to and paid a lot of attention to Sodium ion batteries, so Tesla's move may happen soon, it will really cause the price of Tesla electric cars to drop sharply and be a good direction for $25K EVs.
Tesla don't do most of the work on their batteries 😂
Less energy density.
What about Dr goodenough's solid state patent using silica and sodium mostly? And aren't the specs better than all of this? Let's go? What happened to all the lofty promises? And what about the electric bicycle people waiting for a change? The industry promised us
@@sda8jsdj9k121 And how would you know? You don't.
I agree that sodium-ion batteries might be the key to making EVs more affordable for everyone.
Thanks for your comment and this is indeed true considering that Sodium ion batteries are extremely abundant and easier to mine than lithium! Thank you!
But electric cars have been using this type of battery for a long time - Tesla just lags behind BYD
Not likely. A sodium ion is pure sodium. Sodium is an alkaline metal that is explosively volatile when exposed to water. Witch also makes the claim that these batteries are non explosive a flat-out lie.
Damn, i saw the title and thought a new study came out about how lithium is bad for you as a mood stabilizer. My wife hasnt been the same 😭
This is either an insanely dark joke or you should probably inform your wife that chemical lobotomies are not very chill
@@jimmyhendrix7111 I been trying to tell her for over a year. They gave it to her for postpartum.
Tesla's brand image could benefit from being perceived as a leader in sodium-ion battery technology.
Yes, if Tesla becomes one of the leaders in sodium-ion battery technology and succeeds in commercial deployment, they could benefit greatly in terms of brand image.
Especially with a CEO ruining the brand image every day
I agree that safety concerns make sodium-ion batteries an attractive option for EVs.
Keep up the good work 💪
Thank you! You are our motivations ! Have a nice day!
So tired of these fake AI RUclips channels spreading false information
Woah! isn't that so interesting and fascinating that Elon musk came up with this all on his own and that his massive scientific departments had nothing to do with this? I am so shocked and surprised at this shockingly shocking occurance.
I want to see them put this kind of effort into Hydrogen engines that can run off water instead.
No matter how many breakthroughs in battery technology there are, it will be no more than a band-aid, and will not stop the development of hydrogen cars.
It is not the technology that is the problem, it is the electric car and it´s technology, it is not needed and the battery is not needed in the automotive world.
I agree that government incentives could accelerate the adoption of sodium-ion batteries.
Why does Tesla not try, Aluminium-Air swappable batteries? They have longer range, and Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.
The cost-effectiveness of sodium-ion batteries is promising. Will this lead to a significant drop in EV prices?
The fast-charging capability is a game-changer. How reliable will it be in everyday use?
Now this is something I can get behind
Sodium-ion batteries could make Tesla's entry-level models more competitive in pricing.
That's right, electric cars are cheaper and more accessible to the spending power of many people
The high energy density of sodium-ion batteries is impressive. How will this affect the overall efficiency of EVs?
I believe sodium-ion batteries could complement Tesla's existing product lineup effectively.
That is completely possible. If sodium-ion battery technology is improved enough to meet performance, safety and manufacturing cost standards, it could add to Tesla's current product line.
There is a danger of a sodium battery converting itself into a poisonous gass. If it overcharges and release a yellow gas, it should be avoided. That is mustard gas.
Do you think sodium-ion batteries could be the future of electric vehicle technology?
The potential for high energy density is impressive. How will this affect the range of EVs?
Even Elon said lithium is like the salt on your salad. It’s a tiny portion of the battery. It should be called a cobalt, nickel, copper battery. Cobalt isn’t exactly easy to get.😊
Why bother with massive banks of batteries at all?
Come on Elon your company is literally named Tesla. Use his research and set up a city wide energy air circuit
Toyota started talking about sodium based batteries years ago. Musk invented that like he did the Panasonic cells they've been using.
The world should be thanking John B Goodenough.
Could sodium-ion batteries potentially reduce the environmental impact of battery production?
Charging faster than lithium batteries sounds good on paper, but in practice it doubles the current issue we already have with the failing power grid. We simply aren't producing enough juice to charge every car in America, if our crazed politicians do in fact intend on forcing us all on to electric vehicles by 2030. The logistics simply aren't there, and that's not even considering our power lines themselves were originally installed as late as the 1970s. Sadly, it's a pipe dream, even more unrealistic than hydrogen fuel cells...
Tesla's decision on sodium-ion batteries will hinge on their performance in real-world conditions.
Yes, Tesla's decision to adopt sodium-ion battery technology will depend largely on the actual performance of these batteries under real-world operating conditions.
If the potential of prices of basic materials in a product skyrocket in time , makes the prospect of keeping infrastructure for a dying resource is les profitable, if a cheaper material can do a good enough job and can be improved efficiently , then it is the only feezeble option to adapt for the cheaper more profitable products
What role do you think government policies might play in the adoption of sodium-ion batteries?
fun fact: "flammable" and "inflammable" are synonyms (same meaning) of each other; not antonyms (opposite meaning).
Sodium-ion batteries could diversify Tesla's battery supply chain, reducing dependency on lithium.
Sodium-ion batteries could indeed diversify Tesla's battery supply chain, potentially reducing dependency on lithium and offering strategic advantages in resource procurement and production scalability.
Supercapacitors as a power buffer cache sounds like an idea to speed up charging by up to say half the time! Reminds me of CPU fast static memory caches..
Would sodium-ion batteries require Tesla to overhaul their existing manufacturing processes?
What's being done with Dr good enough solid-state rechargeables patent using silica and sodium and only traces of precious or semi-precious metals?
Sodium-ion batteries could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry if their energy density improves.
Over 210 Wh/kg soon !
How can sodium-ion batteries revolutionize the electric vehicle industry if cars with this type of battery have existed for a long time? The fact that Tesla has not yet adopted them - BYD has been using this type of battery for 2 years.
@@LolipopdhhdjsusudidThe idea of electrical cars has been around for well over a century, yes.
The thing is though, technology understanding wasn't there at the time. The idea was way before it's time.😒
It reminds me of an old documentory about old world war subs that use to charge batteries using salt water.
Only problem is that just like the fire fighter putting up videos telling people to try and put out lithium fires by squiring water on them (water causes lithium to ignite), that idiot will now be tellling people to squirt water on any sodium issues.
The manufacturers really should be educating the fire fighters and emergency responders on how to deal with these issues (once Tesla finally quits denying the fiery Tesla explosions)
6:04 do not pour water on metallic flames. It gets worse
The fast-charging capability is a huge advantage. How will it impact the overall user experience?
I wonder if sodium-ion batteries would affect the resale value of Tesla vehicles.
goodbye lithium,you will not be missed,because sodium is more nature friendly and will slow down the global warming,although if you ask me i want summer to have max to 28^C,that way we won't need much cooling,its a win win,no more loud beach,no more problems.
When you consider the fact that driving more than four hours at a stretch is dangerous too, then stopping to charge for 15 minutes every couple hundred miles seems perfectly reasonable. But sodium in its raw form does explode in water. Has anyone considered that? Can they use chlorine to have a table salt biproduct?
The development of sodium-ion batteries will depend heavily on advances in materials science.
Yes, the development of sodium-ion batteries will depend heavily on advances in materials science. Finding high-performance and sustainable anode, cathode and electrolyte materials is critical to improving the performance, lifespan and cost of sodium-ion batteries.
How would sodium-ion batteries impact the weight distribution of Tesla vehicles?
How would sodium-ion batteries affect the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles?
and the performance would be sliced by 60% because these batteries can't supply as much current as lithium.
Do you think sodium-ion batteries could really make electric vehicles more affordable?
Sodium batteries will certainly reduce the cost of electric vehicles because they are 1000 times more abundant than lithium, and they are also easier to mine and produce. Thank you !
Everything is ok, and from many research everything is true, just one thing stuck in my head… It’s not CATL but C.A.T.L.
Anyone ever hear of the guy how invented a water powered car about 2 decades ago and was trying to partner with DeLorean? Apparently you can still find the specs for his patent and make the engine yourself.
While it may not be as reactive as lithium, sodium is still very reactive to moisture.
Yes, sodium can react violently with moisture in the air, producing sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. This requires care when handling sodium, especially in high humidity environments to avoid inadvertent and dangerous reactions.
Do you foresee any geopolitical implications if sodium-ion batteries become dominant?
If Tesla adopts sodium-ion batteries, it could lead to more innovation in battery technology.
that right
I agree that sodium-ion batteries could enhance the safety of Tesla vehicles.
that right
It's crucial for Tesla to focus on scalability when considering sodium-ion batteries.
Absolutely, scalability is key for Tesla when considering sodium-ion batteries. Ensuring that the technology can be implemented across their product line efficiently and at a large scale will be essential for maintaining competitiveness and meeting growing demand for electric vehicles.
The Chinese have been doing it for a while
Has Tesla shown any interest in sodium-ion batteries publicly?
We don't think they have! But considering Tesla is moving towards low-cost electric vehicles, it's only a matter of time before they get interested in Sodium ion batteries. Thank you!
Are there any concerns about the recyclability of sodium-ion batteries?
What are the chances of sodium-ion batteries overtaking lithium-ion batteries in market share?
Far as i knew sodium iron batteries have half the battery density. Which meant the battery has double the size and weight to gain the same Ah.
But making them ideal for home solar storage and grid storage. More likely to be used where safety and weight don't matter as much.
BYD are way ahead of the game with there home storage options.
"Has the chance to..."
"Potentially allows..."
on and on
This sounds like the quantity of waffling and qualification that I'd expect from Musk himself.
If sodium-ion batteries prove reliable, they could reduce maintenance costs for Tesla owners.
Yes, if sodium-ion battery technology proves reliable and efficient in real-world conditions, it could help reduce maintenance costs for Tesla owners.
I doubt sodium-ion batteries will significantly impact Tesla's market dominance in EVs.
Yes, there is currently doubt that sodium-ion batteries will have a significant impact on Tesla's electric vehicle market dominance. However, this battery technology is still being researched and developed to improve performance and reduce production costs, which could bring additional choices to the global electric vehicle marke
I'm not convinced that sodium-ion batteries will achieve widespread adoption in Tesla vehicles anytime soon.
This is completely reasonable. Currently, sodium-ion batteries are still in the research and development stage, and there are still many challenges that need to be resolved before they can be widely applied in electric vehicle applications like Tesla's
The future of EV all depends on the Great China, not tesla
on one hand
sodium is far more abundant and accessible than lithium
and yes sodium is less reactive than lithium
however i would not say it is 100x safer in fact far from it. they share the first column of the periodic table.
elemental sodium much like potasium is violently reactive with water.
they explode on contact with even the slightest bit of it.
its a scientific demonstration in chemistry for a reason.
what is a really really good aspect of sodium
its what of the two elements that make up salt
unfortunetly the byproduct of extracting the sodium would be chlorine
and if you know chlorine you'd also know it is a war crime unto itself
you'd be trading mining byproducts with just strait up poison gas.
and while sodium may not catch fire and burn your house down. it will instead become a grenade if you take it to a car wash, or leave it out in the rain and snow, or if it is particularly humid.
and the thing is they dont use a hell of a lot in those chemistry demonstrations. like they use like half of US penny worth of sodium. and that shit is violent.
the amount of sodium that would be in those cars if they were to explode would send bits of the car flying several city blocks away. it would go from just a nasty car fire and at worst some third-degree burns. to there wouldn't be a car let alone a body.
How do you see the competition between sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries unfolding in the next decade?
Are there any drawbacks to using sodium-ion batteries in electric vehicles?
What are the main challenges Tesla would face if they decide to switch to sodium-ion batteries?
Energy density but it is improvimg every day!!
Are there any notable companies besides Tesla looking into sodium-ion battery technology?
Do you think sodium-ion batteries could solve the issue of battery shortages in the future?
#LTO #fire #safe batteries and the ceramic liquid #methanol fuel cell #DMFC is the #future of #EV , once again #Tesla going down the wrong and dangerous path #China #Ford #Chevy #Japan
Tldr: sodium has half the range of lithium, and much shorter lifetime.
Elon Stole the tech from GM
They could solve the charging problem with nuclear solid state batteries.
Americum 241 gives off a lot of alpha partcles which can produce pretty decent energy across a photocell or piezoelectric crystal. Providing superior power density that is viable for 100s of years.
the battery would need to be radioactively shielded, what happens in a car crash if that shielding were damaged or destroyed? i will reference three-mile-island, chernobyl and fukushima as a reference.
I do not understand well but I am sure you are to be applauded.
Thank you so much
It makes sense for Tesla to wait until sodium-ion batteries improve their energy density before adopting them.
Absolutely, waiting until sodium-ion batteries improve their energy density is a prudent strategy for Tesla. This approach ensures that Tesla maintains its high standards for vehicle performance and range
Sodium Ion Batteries were used in the original electric car that Edison-Ford made, along with the Hemp car that ran on hemp. nothing new under the sun.
It's unlikely that Tesla will prioritize sodium-ion batteries over improving lithium-ion technology.
Better to charge a battery one more time per day then to risk a bbq with my car
sodium is inflammable? pure sodium explodes in contact with water (humidity)! wtf
It sounds like this is one way that sodium can LOWER blood pressure!😂
The environmental benefits of sodium-ion batteries are compelling compared to lithium-ion.
So they're finally leaving prototype phase with sodium ion?
What advancements are needed for sodium-ion batteries to become widely adopted?
I'm skeptical that sodium-ion batteries will solve all the challenges of long-range EVs.
i mean sodium ion batteries are more so for cost savings for the business of telsa to where they can lower the prices of the EV's
lower cost battery
and all of the posititves with it that are cost savings
therefore the price of the EV would be lower
saving the consumers lots of money.
$77
$40
thats a cost savings right there