Does the world have enough lithium to move to electric vehicles?

Re:Does the world have enough lithium to move to electric ve... by Closi on Thursday January 05, 2023 @09:41AM (#34260177)

> Using three tons vehicles for long-distance journeys or for the transport of goods isn’t efficient: trains (and last-mile delivery on cargo bikes) are a lot more economical

You are right - Rail freight is extremely expensive (typically more expensive than road except for very long routes) and cargo bikes have a tiny payload.

Think about container ships - massive vehicle and much lower cost vs rail freight (dependent on distance).

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Re:Does the world have enough lithium to move to electric ve... by AstralStorm on Thursday January 05, 2023 @10:21AM (#34260850)

Surprisingly not that much lower, which is why Transsiberian Railway is still a main transit hub.

What matters is large volume per ride, which trains can definitely pull off.

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