SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 15, 2026The Next Web

A Chinese scientist built a sodium battery that charges in 4 minutes. It could break China’s 75% lithium dependence.

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Chinese scientist Lu Yaxiang developed a sodium battery that charges in 4 minutes and retains 90% capacity after 2,000 cycles. Since China imports 75% of its lithium, sodium offers a cheaper, abundant alternative. CATL and Gotion are scaling production, with cost parity expected by 2027.

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