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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob
Yes, I understand that cars are not very hospitable for lithium chemistries. I'm just wondering how they got chosen for utility scale work, since they cost more per watt-hour quite recently. I am noodling around with an EV concept, so this is car-related.
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For utility work they are very efficient compared to lead acid and they have thermal management built in.
If the lithium batteries are kept properly heated or cooled and the charge cycles are ran just right they should last at least 20 years.
Maybe by then they will be recycled.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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