汽車製造商轉向鈉離子電池以提升性能
Automakers Shift to Sodium-Ion Batteries for Better Performance
汽車產業正邁入多元化時代，製造商將鈉離子電池視為傳統鋰離子電池的戰略替代方案。
The automotive industry is entering an era of diversification as manufacturers embrace sodium-ion batteries as a strategic alternative to traditional lithium-ion power cells.
到了2026年，該技術已從實驗室轉向道路實踐，長安汽車與寧德時代（CATL）等主要合作夥伴正率先將其應用於乘用車。
By 2026, the technology has transitioned from the lab to the road, with major partnerships like Changan and CATL pioneering their use in passenger vehicles.
鈉比鋰更加豐富且廉價，預計可穩定供應鏈並降低高達20%的成本。
Sodium is significantly more abundant and affordable than lithium, promising to stabilize supply chains and reduce costs by up to 20%.
盡管鈉離子電池受限於較低的能量密度，目前續航力僅約350公里，但其具備更佳的安全性與快速充電能力。
While sodium-ion cells currently offer a shorter range of about 350 kilometers due to lower energy density, they boast superior safety and faster charging.
鈉離子技術並非取代鋰離子電池，而是作為補充工具，非常適合都市車型及高性價比車型。
Rather than replacing lithium-ion, sodium-ion technology functions as a complementary tool, ideal for urban vehicles and budget-friendly models.
隨著梅賽德斯奔馳（Mercedes-Benz）和富豪汽車（Volvo）持續展開研發，整個產業深信此項轉變將帶來必要的靈活性，以高效滿足全球需求。
As companies like Mercedes-Benz and Volvo continue their research, the industry is betting that this shift will provide the necessary flexibility to meet global demand efficiently.
