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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by skc on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @05:38AM (#17966861)
Why the focus on electric vehicles? Am I wrong in assuming residential energy storage would be a bigger market?
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Re:Solid-state battery startup claims breakthrough for elect... by mdahlstrand on Wednesday September 12, 2018 @05:43AM (#17966891)
In cars having lower weight & volume makes a big difference (your house has more space, and doesn't have to be lugged around). The safety aspect is a big part also - no risk of exploding cars (and already no risk of batteries being pierced when in a house).
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