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Old 05-08-2018, 12:41 PM   #1600 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sendler View Post
Global battery shortage has been hanging up Tesla production and now hits Hyundai.
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https://www.greencarreports.com/news...electric-sales
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How many grid scale storage batteries can we really make if we can't even keep up with a few hundred thousand cars/year.
Grid storage batteries can be totally different chemistries that car batteries. They SHOULD be totally different, so they are cheaper and easier to make - they do not need to be small or high energy density.

Molten metal batteries, or salt water batteries, or many other possibilities.

Car batteries will also change - lithium glass or lithium plastic solid state batteries are promising; with MUCH higher energy density and much better longevity, and much better safety, too.

Search for the Super Battery | NOVA | PBS
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