Quick Takeaways
- Two companies deepen collaboration to accelerate sodium-ion batteries as a viable alternative for automotive low-voltage applications.
- The partnership targets European supply chain resilience and prepares sodium-ion technology for large-scale industrialization by decade end.
On January 7, Clarios announced an expanded strategic partnership with Swedish battery innovator Altris under a joint development agreement centered on the power sodium platform. The Clarios sodium-ion battery partnership was unveiled at CES 2026, reinforcing the company’s focus on next-generation low-voltage battery technologies for automotive applications.
Clarios Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership Strengthens European Footprint
As part of the Clarios sodium-ion battery partnership, the company has increased its investment in Altris to accelerate technology development while building a resilient European supply chain for sodium-ion batteries. This move aligns with growing industry demand for alternative battery chemistries that reduce dependency on traditional materials without compromising performance.
Automotive Testing Advances Through Joint Cell Development
Path to Scaled Manufacturing by Decade End
Looking ahead, the Clarios sodium-ion battery partnership is designed to move beyond development and validation into industrialization. Clarios plans to begin large-scale production of low-voltage sodium-ion batteries by the end of the decade, with manufacturing expected to be established at a facility in Europe or the United States, supporting future vehicle electrification needs.
Clarios Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership Strengthens European Footprint
As part of the Clarios sodium-ion battery partnership, the company has increased its investment in Altris to accelerate technology development while building a resilient European supply chain for sodium-ion batteries. This move aligns with growing industry demand for alternative battery chemistries that reduce dependency on traditional materials without compromising performance.
Automotive Testing Advances Through Joint Cell Development
- Under the expanded collaboration, Clarios, Altris, and InoBat are jointly developing sodium-ion test cells in Slovakia specifically for automotive use.
Path to Scaled Manufacturing by Decade End
Looking ahead, the Clarios sodium-ion battery partnership is designed to move beyond development and validation into industrialization. Clarios plans to begin large-scale production of low-voltage sodium-ion batteries by the end of the decade, with manufacturing expected to be established at a facility in Europe or the United States, supporting future vehicle electrification needs.
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