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There always seems to be lots of new stories about exciting new battery technology. But just like media attention regarding 'cures' for cancer, they are as much about PR and gaining investment rather than something just round the corner.
Lead acid batteries have been the primary means of industrial motive power for over a century...but the improvements over that time were incremental.
Lithium ion is now the pinnacle for CURRENT domestic EVs....so what is all this talk of doubling the range in a few years? There are physical limitations. Yes, the Tesla gets huge range by modern standards, but that's because it's a huge vehicle with a huge battery.
So when people say that in 3 years our current EVs will be out dated, I don't buy it. Will our current ev ranges of 30 to 90 miles be doubled or tripled in a few years for the same battery size and cost? I doubt it.
I'd welcome the views however of more informed individuals.
Lead acid batteries have been the primary means of industrial motive power for over a century...but the improvements over that time were incremental.
Lithium ion is now the pinnacle for CURRENT domestic EVs....so what is all this talk of doubling the range in a few years? There are physical limitations. Yes, the Tesla gets huge range by modern standards, but that's because it's a huge vehicle with a huge battery.
So when people say that in 3 years our current EVs will be out dated, I don't buy it. Will our current ev ranges of 30 to 90 miles be doubled or tripled in a few years for the same battery size and cost? I doubt it.
I'd welcome the views however of more informed individuals.