Comment by nine_k
3 days ago
Li-ion and even LFP batteries degrade; given a daily discharge cycle, they'll be at 80% capacity in 3 years. Gas pumps and tanks won't lose any capacity.
3 days ago
Li-ion and even LFP batteries degrade; given a daily discharge cycle, they'll be at 80% capacity in 3 years. Gas pumps and tanks won't lose any capacity.
These are LCOE numbers we are comparing, so that is factored in.
The fact that pumps, turbines, rotating generators don’t fail linearly doesn’t mean they are not subject to wear and eventual failure.
Lithium burns toxic. Carbon based solid-state batteries that don't burn would be safe for buses.
There are a number of new methods for reconditioning lithium instead of recycling.
Biodegradable batteries would be great for many applications.
You can recycle batteries at big box stores; find the battery recycling box at Lowes and Home Depot in the US.