Infamous-Ad625@alien.topB to Electric Vehicles@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago20-40 Million “Goldmine” Of Lithium Found In The U.S. And Could Completely Change The EV Battery Gametwistedsifter.comexternal-linkmessage-square24fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-link20-40 Million “Goldmine” Of Lithium Found In The U.S. And Could Completely Change The EV Battery Gametwistedsifter.comInfamous-Ad625@alien.topB to Electric Vehicles@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square24fedilink
minus-squarejpatricks1@alien.topBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoPlus unlike fossil fuels, there’s a shit ton of alternate materials that can be used to make batteries. Big players are currently betting on sodium ion
minus-squareSpeculawyer@alien.topBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoSodium ion batteries may be a big game changer. Not the best batteries but they are cheaper and that is what is most important.
minus-squareGeniusEE@alien.topBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoNot for mobility - too heavy. For grid storage, yes
minus-squareSpeculawyer@alien.topBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 year agoThey will be fine for lower spec vehicles. Folks used lead-acid for golf carts and eBikes for a long time. Na-ion will be MUCH better than that.
Plus unlike fossil fuels, there’s a shit ton of alternate materials that can be used to make batteries. Big players are currently betting on sodium ion
Sodium ion batteries may be a big game changer. Not the best batteries but they are cheaper and that is what is most important.
Not for mobility - too heavy. For grid storage, yes
They will be fine for lower spec vehicles. Folks used lead-acid for golf carts and eBikes for a long time. Na-ion will be MUCH better than that.