News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on 'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV targets, mining CEO says. Parent comment

Re:'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV target... by theshrike79 on Sunday September 11, 2022 @03:04AM (#32797455)
We can generate electricity in a dozen different ways. Some of the sources are practically unlimited. Some pollute more than others. But as we transition to less polluting electricity generation methods ALL existing EVs magically become less polluting.

There is only one power source for ICE cars: dead dinosaurs. The source will run out eventually. All ICEs pollute the same amount during their lifetime, usually more the older they get because of wear and tear and lack of maintenance.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV target... by WalterBright on Sunday September 11, 2022 @03:24AM (#32797533)
Alcohol is rather easily created. All kinds of synthetic fuels can be, well, synthesized.

The reason we just pump it out of the ground is it's cheaper.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV target... by theshrike79 on Sunday September 11, 2022 @02:53PM (#32802229)
Most synthetic fuels require 4-5 times more electricity to create than just charging an EV battery.

Unless someone makes huge leaps in the process, that's really not an option.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV target... by WalterBright on Sunday September 11, 2022 @04:15PM (#32802889)
It's an option when "The source will run out eventually" which is what I replied to.

Synthetic fuels were used in WW2 by the Germans.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:'We don’t have enough' lithium globally to meet EV target... by AstralStorm on Sunday September 11, 2022 @08:20AM (#32799022)
Heck, natural gas is easily enough made given plenty of electricity.

Power-to-gas is a thing that is deployed already. CNG cars, as well.

Unfortunately it's at best a half measure.

[ Parent | on HN ]