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Even simple things that we took for granted, like bicycles, have been undergoing transformation basically due to lithium batteries. Apart from the obvious (e-b
by outworlder 7y ago
Even simple things that we took for granted, like bicycles, have been undergoing transformation basically due to lithium batteries.
Apart from the obvious (e-bikes), there are also electronic gear shifters and even lights. Lights used to be dynamo powered (and go out when not moving). Now, $5 devices will provide more light than what we previously had available, and are more reliable.
There are probably other, less conspicuous applications that we are missing and taking for granted.
- dpark 7y ago> Lights used to be dynamo powered (and go out when not moving). Now, $5 devices will provide more light than what we previously had available, and are more reliable. Credit for that really belongs to LEDs. Dynamo lights sucked because the bulbs were 1/10 as efficient as modern ones. Standard alkaline batteries are quite sufficient for bike lights.