Volkswagen MEB Battery Pack ID Family

Volkswagen ID Family cars such ID 3, 4, 5, 7, Buzz are based on a Modular electric drive matrix (MEB) Chassis. This Chassis contains the battery pack built into the floor for optimal weight distribution. The MEB can be scaled for cars to SUV to Vans thus allowing for standardized components especially battery modules and … Read more

Sodium-Ion Cell Characteristics

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Sodium-ion cells are in the very early stages of mass production, with the first commercial systems being available for purchase in 2023. Some typical characteristics of sodium-ion cells include: The table below provides an overview of some of the companies working around Sodium-ion battery production, and details of their chosen cell designs:

Sodium-Ion Battery Materials

Many of the battery components in both sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries are similar due to the similarities of the two technologies. This post provides a high-level overview of sodium-ion battery materials. Cathode materials Anode materials Metallic anodes are also being researched for Na-ion batteries, although these are not yet being considered for commercial applications. Electrolytes … Read more