How many electric vehicles is CATL expecting to equip with its sodium-ion batteries in 2024?

CATL expects 10,000 to 20,000 electric vehicles to carry its sodium-ion batteries this year, according to a senior official from the company.

What key performance feature did CATL highlight for its sodium-ion batteries, and where was this stated?

CATL’s Chief Manufacturing Officer Ni Jun stated that the company has developed sodium-ion batteries capable of performing in temperatures as low as -20°C or -30°C, citing a 'novel design' enabling operation under such extreme conditions; this was said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Dalian.

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