Comments by "n" (@user-pq4by2rq9y) on "Undecided with Matt Ferrell" channel.

  1.  Samuel Shin  The problem never was CO² that was already on the atmosphere, it is the one trapped underground that now we are releasing. Plus, we already have a good idea of who is the culprit, since we can measure it for some time now. And bold of you to assume we are all liberals.
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  2. As long as I don't have to set the time of my microwave every time we face a blackout, I am already happy.
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  3. Seems the most tangible attempt of fighting climate change up to date. Unlike solar and wind, it can actually provide reliable energy at night, when demand is highest.
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  4. For anything really.
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  5.  @GeorgeBP81  don't think about about 20% extra volume, but 20% less capacity, tesla won't change their chassis to fit new batteries. That said, thermal management is a huge issue for high performance EVs, so with these batteries we may see electric cars actually hold their own against ICE and even hybrid supercars, we might see a fully electric koenigsegg in the future, for example. Those guys are also working on a cobalt free battery, which should drop the battery price significantly. That will be the most impactful development in battery technology if it becomes a reality.
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  6. I can answer the second. No, the sheer volume of energy storage required to power a single city is unpractical and will likely stay that way even with the most promising of new battery technologies.
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  7. Yeah, but improved battery life spam is a big deal with EVs, those batteries aren't cheap. However what picked my interest was the cobalt free battery they are currently working on. Nickel and cobalt are not just expensive but a logistical uncertainty.
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  8. That high recharge rate would already benefit laptops and cellphones more than higher capacity... assuming corrosion can be controlled. One good application for these batteries right now is E-readers, since you won't be charging very often.
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  9. I mean, if solar panels are cheaper than batteries, it could be a realistic option. I see batteries as the ultimate ev barrier of entry. If you think a tesla is expensive, multiply that sentiment by 10 and you will have a feel for what the third world thinks about it. If we are serious about fighting global warming, we need EVs not only in the US but in China, India, Brazil, Russia, those countries with big populations and low buying power. If we are going to supply those countries with EVs, batteries need to change.
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  10. The price of nuclear is its advantage, the problem is the building costs and time.
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  11.  @bcr003  I get what you are saying but once EV owners have to replace their $5,000 batteries, battery lifespan will become a major selling point.
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  12.  @cr4zyj4ck  that price will most likely change with the rise in demand in the future, we will see.
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  13.  @thethirdman225  well, costs. No reason to have 2 production lines for the same thing.
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  14.  @GeorgeBP81  ah, yeah, I agree with you, that would be great for anything that requires thermal management, like laptops and cellphones, even at cost of capacity... provided the manufacturers are willing.
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