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  • The Strange Time Compression of Sodium-Ion Battery Development

    Chinese battery companies CATL and BYD, along with smaller company Beijing HiNa, are leading the global EV battery market with a focus on LFP, NMC, and sodium-ion batteries. HiNa's sodium-ion batteries have made waves in the industry, with BYD and CATL also investing in sodium-ion technology. While sodium-ion batteries have lower energy density compared to lithium competitors, they offer superior energy retention at cold temperatures. The expectation is that sodium-ion batteries may start to replace LFP batteries in the future. The advancement of SIB technology is putting pressure on traditional battery companies, such as those in Korea, to adopt the new technology or risk losing market share. The progression of battery chemistry advancements is similar to what has been seen in the evolution of EV batteries, with newer, lower-cost options replacing older technologies as they meet performance requirements.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/30/the-strange-time-compression-of-sodium-ion-battery-development/

  • Hyundai Motor Group Drives Next-Generation Battery Innovation with Future Mobility Battery Campus

    Hyundai Motor Group is investing KRW 1.2 trillion to establish a comprehensive battery research and development hub in Anseong, Korea by the end of 2026. The Future Mobility Battery Campus aims to internalize core battery technologies, optimize EV performance, and enable seamless vehicle integration. The campus will focus on validating breakthrough technologies and developing high-performance batteries for next-generation EVs, with a goal to strengthen their EV battery competitiveness and advance global electrification through strategic collaborations. By focusing on developing next-generation battery technologies and enhancing industry collaboration, Hyundai aims to scale new technologies with confidence, reduce development risks, and unlock opportunities for innovation in the global electrification ecosystem, fostering a battery industry ecosystem and attracting related businesses for sustainable economic development.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/28/hyundai-motor-group-drives-next-generation-battery-innovation-with-future-mobility-battery-campus/

  • Hyundai Motor Group Expands EV Energy Services with Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home

    Hyundai Motor and Kia are expanding Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services, in various regions such as Korea, Europe, and the U.S. These initiatives aim to turn electric vehicles (EVs) into essential components of the global energy ecosystem by allowing them to store, supply, and share electricity with grids and homes. By launching V2G services in the Netherlands and Korea's Jeju Island, the Group is promoting renewable energy, reducing electricity expenses for customers, and supporting grid stability. The expansion of V2H services in the U.S. will enable EVs to provide backup power during emergencies and peak-demand periods, enhancing energy resilience and promoting efficient, renewable energy use.

    https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/28/hyundai-motor-group-expands-ev-energy-services-with-vehicle-to-grid-and-vehicle-to-home/