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The lithium-ion battery analogy seems fitting: When we're not careful about sourcing those modern batteries from a trustworthy supply-chain, they tend to explod
by ptx 11mo ago
The lithium-ion battery analogy seems fitting: When we're not careful about sourcing those modern batteries from a trustworthy supply-chain, they tend to explode and injure the user.
- blagie 11mo agoIt is, and intentionally so. NiCd batteries could also sit on a shelf forever, holding their charge. They had virtually no self-discharge, which was super-convenient. They came in standard form factors (AA, AAA, 9V, etc.). I really liked NiCd batteries. But realistically, you couldn't sell a phone or laptop in 2025 which ran on them.