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CL has also introduced an innovative hybrid system, named Frivoid, combining sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells within the same pack. This approach offers a smooth transition route, where sodium provides cost-effective, long-lasting stability, and lithium supplies higher energy density where needed most—striking a practical balance during the industry shift.
Manufacturing and Market Implications
The ability to convert existing lithium-ion phosphate factories into sodium-ion production lines with only minor adjustments is a game-changer. It means that scaling up sodium battery manufacturing could happen within months, without the multi-billion-dollar investments usually required for building new plants.