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Re:A new chapter begins for EV batteries with the expiry of ... by dzhiurgis on Monday November 17, 2025 @02:33AM (#45951563)
Sodium gravimetric density is same. Volumetric is worse. Shipping containers generally cost by volume, but given how dense batteries are I suspect this won't matter.
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Re:A new chapter begins for EV batteries with the expiry of ... by c2h5oh on Monday November 17, 2025 @06:42AM (#45952767)
I'd agree if you could stick them in the containers discharged, but you can't. This means that even safer chemistry like sodium battery is still hazardous cargo.
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