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Re:We're Not Even Close to EVs Being as Cheap as Gas Cars, M... by Gravityloss on Monday April 04, 2022 @10:15PM (#30914583)
Why not just use LFP or iron based battery chemistry? Prismatic cells can be used. The car has to be designed to accommodate a physically large pack for good range.

Combustion engine efficiency improved and emissions dropped a lot over the years, even with no fundamental breakthroughs either. A lot of money was spent.

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Re:We're Not Even Close to EVs Being as Cheap as Gas Cars, M... by snek_case on Monday April 04, 2022 @10:18PM (#30914601)
Tesla has already shifted the majority of their cars to use LFP AFAIK. It's good enough for 250+ miles of range.
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Re:We're Not Even Close to EVs Being as Cheap as Gas Cars, M... by toomuchtodo on Monday April 04, 2022 @10:42PM (#30914780)
Also can maintain 100% SOC without causing excessive cell degradation. Solid chemistry for lower range vehicles.
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Re:We're Not Even Close to EVs Being as Cheap as Gas Cars, M... by CyanLite4 on Monday April 04, 2022 @10:52PM (#30914838)
China has a complete monopoly on LFP battery manufacturing. No incentives to lower price. Once other manufacturers come online, we should see price improvements. Biden’s DPA announcement last week gets the ball rolling
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