KATHMANDU: China has started testing sodium-ion battery technology in heavy-duty electric trucks as manufacturers look for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. Truck maker FAW Jiefang has completed real-world testing of sodium-powered electric trucks under different weather and operating conditions. The test…

KATHMANDU: The battery and motor have been considered the major cost components of electric vehicles. Chinese battery manufacturers have been investing in the development of sodium-ion battery technology for several years. China’s largest battery manufacturer, CATL, has reportedly invested around…