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Bluetus

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6. The chemistry is in flux

Reply to Blackjackdavey (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 10:50 AM

Apr 4

First, there is very little lithium in "lithium batteries".

Different chemistries are being used as "semi-solid-state batteries" enter production. And ultimately, it appears that a majority of the vehicle and stationary storage market can be met with no lithium at all -- using sodium-based chemistries.

Cobalt and graphite are as in-demand as lithium.

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The new oil Blackjackdavey Apr 4 #4

The chemistry is in flux Bluetus Apr 4 #6

Interesting Blackjackdavey Apr 4 #10

It means that sodium is plentiful. Bluetus Apr 4 #15

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