A new sodium metal fuel cell could help clean up transportation

The article highlights Form Energy's exploration into alternative battery technologies, focusing on a promising breakthrough with sodium-based fuel cells that could revolutionize transportation and logistics due to their high energy density. After facing challenges in reversing reactions for metal-air batteries, the team discovered that sodium-based fuel cells offered a more efficient solution, operating at moderate temperatures suitable for use on regional airplanes or ships without the need for charging infrastructure.