SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 22, 2026Interesting Engineering

China tests sodium battery truck for 9,300 miles in extreme weather conditions

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FAW Jiefang completed a seven-month, 9,300-mile real-world test of a sodium-ion battery truck, showing the technology can handle extreme conditions. At -40°F, the 339 kWh battery retained 90% capacity, charged fully in 20-25 minutes, and exceeded 8,000 charge cycles, signaling sodium batteries could viably replace lithium-ion in commercial trucking.

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