Posted on 04/06/2021 3:15:17 PM PDT by pluvmantelo
Sweet. You have a link!
I predict an avalanche of charging cable thefts. That’s a whole lotta copper in each of them - or are they using al-u-min-e-um?
They had better find a good source for rare earth minerals that is not China. If they do ramp up production in the US, then the “zero emissions” will be shot to hell in the mining, recovery, processing of the minerals by a magnitude exceeding the minimal emissions savings.
The article answers all of my basic battery concerns, assuming its true and not smoke: Power density, life, cost, recharge, range.
I don't see any feasibility however without lots more nuclear power, which could be a benefit, since big auto could start demanding more nuclear power if they want to survive.
Your concern about the "grid", raises another question.
They mentioned plans for a hundred mile charge in 10 minutes, so instead I see every home equipped for a nightly 5pm re-charge. Could a grid handle that, on top of heat of the day air conditioning ? Doubtful.
“...they’ll be among the first models in GM’s new electrified lineup..”
What’s plan B when nobody buys this shit?
Russia, the Congo, and Russia were mentioned as the main sources for Cobalt, but it’s expensive, and politically unreliable so they may be using aluminum as one component with cobalt and other elements.
“...When the Hummer EV SUT (sport utility truck) ...”
SUT...Sport Utility Tyco.
The bigger question is how much water is needed. According to https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/renewable/the-environmental-impact-of-lithium-batteries, (sorry forgot how to post an active link - copy and paste), 500,000 gallons of water is required per metric ton (about 2205 pounds):
"The lithium extraction process uses a lot of water—approximately 500,000 gallons per metric ton of lithium. To extract lithium, miners drill a hole in salt flats and pump salty, mineral-rich brine to the surface. After several months the water evaporates, leaving a mixture of manganese, potassium, borax and lithium salts which is then filtered and placed into another evaporation pool. After between 12 and 18 months of this process, the mixture is filtered sufficiently that lithium carbonate can be extracted."
Then consider the land required for evaporation ponds for each half million gallons of water per ton of lithium. Tremendous waste of resources IMO.
What energy creates the electric that charges the cars?
“ When will my fuel-run car be criminalized?”
About when my beloved 1966 toyota landcruiser ultimate desert crawler with the chevy 350 V8 Gets turrets installed on the roll bar
GM will get another bail out for supporting this government insanity when it fails. Bank on it.
There are two EV's there, a 1905 Electromobile and a 1908 Bailey Electric. When equipped with Edison's improved battery, the Bailey Electric could do 100+ miles per charge, but the standard battery was roughly half that.
A great reference for automobiles that came and went quickly is earlyamericanautomobiles.com
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I agree with all of your points.
Thanks. Must of been a heavy son of a gun.
Bankruptcy part duex.
I believe it. Until we harness the alternatives we do not have any.
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