• apex32@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    They are bulky and last ten years in an extreme temperature range. I wonder if these could replace lead-acid batteries in ICE cars, which usually last 3-5 years.

    • UpperBroccoli@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      I am by no means an expert, but I seem to remember that the reason lead-acid batteries are good for that particular job is that they can release a huge amount of stored energy in a very short time, which is what you want when you need to fire the ignition of a car. I think other battery types are much more limited in their maximum power output. I am absolutely not sure this is also true for this new type of battery, but it might be.