What is a key difference between the materials used in sodium ion and lithium ion batteries?

• Lithium ion batteries use hard carbon for the cathode.

• Sodium ion batteries use graphite for the anode.

• Lithium ion batteries use Prussian blue for the cathode.

• Sodium ion batteries use hard carbon for the anode.

Which battery type currently leads in terms of energy density?

• Sodium ion batteries

• Lithium ion batteries

• Neither, they are still under development

• Both have the same energy density

How do sodium ion batteries perform in cold weather compared to lithium ion batteries?

• They perform better than lithium ion batteries.

• They perform worse than lithium ion batteries.

• They perform equally well as lithium ion batteries.

• They do not function in cold weather.

What is a significant advantage of lithium ion batteries over sodium ion batteries?

• They are safer than sodium ion batteries.

• They are cheaper to produce.

• They have a higher cycle life.

• They have a more mature supply chain.

What is the expected timeline for the large-scale commercialization of sodium ion batteries?

• 1 to 2 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 to 10 years

• They are already commercially available