AI race $1.4B sodium-ion battery rush

Fri, 08/16/2024

by Ellie LeTu

Source: WSJ

 
    • AI data center expansion is driving high energy demand.

    • Sodium-ion batteries are key to the US manufacturing resurgence.

    • Potential interest rate cuts could create funding opportunities for manufacturing growth.

    • Cheaper and safer than lithium, which is price volatile and dependent on natural resources.

    • Climate law tax credits incentivizes EV and battery factories.

    • Competing with Chinese EV imports and European startups developing advanced batteries.

    • Plans to raise $500M in private credits, after receiving $300M in investor funding.

    • Specializes in long-lasting sodium-ion batteries for AI data centers and oil drilling operations.

 
 
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