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Good points. Energy storage will be another big issue. Lithium batteries (and possibly others) lose capacity in colder weather. I think, since most batteries ar
by sheepscreek 3y ago
Good points. Energy storage will be another big issue. Lithium batteries (and possibly others) lose capacity in colder weather. I think, since most batteries are developed for standard operating temps, maybe we need more research into developing a different battery chemistry that is primarily for use in colder climates.
- amatecha 3y agoIndeed, such a chemistry already exists: Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) batteries charge & discharge normally down to something like -40 degrees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-titanate_battery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-titanate_battery https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/09/01/kstar-launches-all-in-one-lithium-titanate-batteries-for-residential-applications/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/09/01/kstar-launches-all-in...
- matsemann 3y agoBeen quite cold in Norway last few weeks, and the news just loves to write stories about electric cars / buses having problems in that kind of weather. Of course it happens. But actually to a lower extent than ICE cars. The small 12v battery in an electric only needs to turn on the systems, and you're good to go with some reduced range. The 12v battery in an ICE will often have a hard time starting the motor in these temperatures. But that's not as news worthy..