China’s newest battery runs on salt, and powers vehicles in extreme cold climates
by Inside China Business [2-27-2026].
(RAD: It is also important to realize that electricity is abunant & low cost in China, whereas in America the electric grids are maxed out & the cost is high when compared to China. The residential cost of electricity in Chaina is about 7.6 cents/kWh, whereas it is about 19 cents/kWh where kWh is kilowatt-hour. Residential electricity prices in the U.S. are projected to rise significantly through 2026, with forecasts indicating a 13% to 18% increase from current levels by the end of the year. This could go even higher because of the war in Iran with reduction of oil & gas. China is aggressively building out major additional electric capacity. — RAD)
China is in mass production of a sodium-ion battery, which opens vast new markets for electric vehicles.
Lithium-ion batteries drive most electric vehicles, and lithium has a long and complex supply chain. The refining of lithium is expensive, and poses severe environmental challenges.
Sodium is abundant, everywhere, and sodium batteries perform far better in cold climates.
Closing scene, Fanjingshan Temple, Guizhou
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THIS CAR RUNS ON SALT?! China Just Killed Lithium [2026] [2-19-2026] (Be sure to listen to this video)
THIS CAR RUNS ON SALT?! China Just Killed Lithium [2026]
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Stop buying Lithium cars! The era of expensive electric vehicles is officially OVER. In this video, we reveal the Changan Nevo (Qiyuan), the world's first mass-produced EV powered by a Sodium-Ion Battery. Yes, it runs on SALT!
While Toyota and Western manufacturers are still promising "solid-state" batteries for 2030, China has already solved the biggest problems of EV ownership: Price, Cold Weather, and Safety. This car costs under $12k, charges in 18 minutes, and works perfectly in -20°C winters. Is this the end of the Lithium economy?
🔥 IN THIS VIDEO:
The Sodium Revolution: How Changan slashed battery costs by 40%.
Winter Warrior: Why Sodium batteries don't freeze like Lithium.
Safety First: The battery that simply cannot catch fire.
The Price Shock: A premium sedan for the price of a budget hatchback.
The "Green Premium" is dead. The future is affordable, and it is powered by the salt of the earth.
👇 HONEST QUESTION: Would you trust a "Salt Battery" car to save money, or do you still prefer Lithium? Let me know in the comments!
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