• frezik@midwest.social
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    3 days ago

    They are dirt cheap, don’t have the fire safety issues as some lithium chemistries (not all lithium chemistries do that), and sodium is abundant.

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      3 days ago

      Well, sounds great for any non mobile storage then. Don’t think anybody cares whether their 10kWh solar battery is twice the size and weight if it’s half the price.

      Thank you :)

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        2 days ago

        It’s also great for grocery getter cars where total range isn’t super important. Current EVs are ~250 miles range and top out around 300-400, which is insufficient as a gas replacement for road trips but overkill for a commute or around-town car.

        There are a lot of use cases for something inexpensive but technically inferior.