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Old 10-06-2019, 10:46 AM   #1395
zamler
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Originally Posted by New Era View Post
That's not what the article says.

"The cells’ ratio of energy storage ability to weight is 20% higher than that of the cathodes used in lithium-ion batteries used in electronic devices."
Not the same as cells used in for example the Model 3. Also the cells are cobalt heavy the mining of which is not only dirty but has ethical issues as well. Cobalt is also $$$$ this is a major problem for a BEV since the high cost is almost all due to the battery.

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