In the country where petrol and lithium-ion-powered scooters were common till now, now electric scooters running from sea salt are seen on the roads. This technique is not only beneficial in terms of environment, but its cost is also much lower than traditional scooters.
Sodium-ion batteries have been used in these scooters, which is made from sodium obtained from sea salt. This battery is a cheap and affordable option of lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries, which is rapidly charged and gives good performance.
A live test drive of these scooters was organized in front of a shopping mall in Hangzo city, China. Special charging stations were installed for this, in which the battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in just 15 minutes.
The price of these scooters is kept between about $ 400 to $ 660 (ie ₹ 35,000 to ₹ 51,000), making it accessible for the common people as well. Yadea company has introduced three different models based on this technology in the market.
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These batteries made of sea salt are not only cheap, but also eco-friendly. Sodium is an element available in abundance on Earth, which reduces the dependence of natural resources. This technology may change the direction of EV industry in the coming time.
While China is adopting this technology on a large scale, it can also be a big inspiration for India. It is expected that in the coming years, there may be an entry of salt -powered scooters in India.
