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Old 11-09-2018, 08:43 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by All Darc View Post
If cost was the only priority for EVs batteries, they would use lead acid batteris.
Weight and energy density are also important.
I'm speaking in terms of improving current EV battery technology. There isn't much need to get weight down lower than current lithium ion batteries. The main thing needing improvement then is cost.
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