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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 ra
by Gravityloss 5y ago
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.
- snek_case 5y agoTesla has already shifted the majority of their cars to use LFP AFAIK. It's good enough for 250+ miles of range.
- toomuchtodo 5y agoAlso can maintain 100% SOC without causing excessive cell degradation. Solid chemistry for lower range vehicles.
- CyanLite4 5y agoChina 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