Camel Group has recently entered a European automaker’s pre-development project for 12V sodium-ion batteries, based on its experience in developing and engineering multiple sodium-ion battery models. The project will focus on further technical development and validation.

Following the mass supply of its 12V lithium-ion batteries to major European automakers, the project represents another step in Camel Group’s development of next-generation low-voltage auxiliary battery technologies and international R&D collaboration.

As vehicle electrification, intelligence and platform-based architectures continue to evolve, low-voltage batteries are receiving greater attention from automakers as part of the development and evaluation of next-generation vehicle platforms. In Europe, requirements related to low-temperature performance, battery regulations and decarbonization are also raising expectations for low-voltage batteries in areas such as safety, resource availability and lifecycle carbon footprint.

With abundant raw material resources, strong low-temperature performance, high safety and the potential for a more diversified supply chain, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as one of the next-generation low-voltage auxiliary battery technologies being evaluated by automakers worldwide.

With more than 40 years of experience in the low-voltage battery sector, Camel Group has developed a multi-technology product portfolio covering lead-acid SLI, EFB and AGM batteries, as well as lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Each technology offers distinct advantages for different vehicle platforms and applications, enabling Camel Group to provide tailored solutions based on customer requirements while continuing to advance the development and commercialization of multiple technologies for automotive applications.

In sodium-ion batteries, Camel Group has completed the development of prototype products and is continuing to strengthen its R&D, validation and engineering capabilities. Earlier, an IEC international standard project for “12 V Sodium-ion Batteries for Automotive Start-Stop Applications,” proposed by Camel Group as the lead proposer, was unanimously approved by IEC/TC 21 and officially launched.

The latest project further reflects the growing interest of overseas automakers in Camel Group’s sodium-ion battery R&D and application capabilities. As vehicle electrification and intelligence advance, different vehicle platforms and applications require low-voltage batteries with varying performance, safety, cost, low-temperature and supply-chain characteristics. Lead-acid, lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries each have their own strengths, providing automakers with a broader range of technology options.

Camel Group will continue to develop lead-acid, lithium-ion and sodium-ion technologies in parallel and deepen R&D cooperation with automakers worldwide. Leveraging its capabilities in product development, engineering, manufacturing and global customer support, the company will provide low-voltage energy solutions tailored to different vehicle platforms and applications, while expanding its role from a low-voltage battery supplier toward a comprehensive low-voltage energy solutions provider.