rgatijnet1 wrote:
Like the electric cars, but probably much worse, is the cost of the battery replacement when it is needed.
Some of the various automobile's value are depreciated based on the projected life remaining with the batteries. Apparently at that time, the cost to replace the batteries, and dispose of the old batteries, exceeds the value of the automobile.
Batteries are getting better, but they are also getting more expensive.
We have Lithium Ion battery technology in our coach for our house batteries. Three batteries power the house vs. maybe 10-12 AGM batteries. We are saving a huge amount of weight and our batteries can be drawn down to 30% before the generator will come on to recharge.
Our batteries can take at least 2,000 discharge cycles which allows our batteries to last at least 10 yrs. Our batteries are not affected by deep discharge cycles like lead acid/AGM batteries. Another advantage to LI batteries is that they offer consistent power as they discharge.
Yes, our batteries were expensive but have been coming down yearly price-wise. I think our batteries are about $7K each now, they were $10K each at installation. These batteries can be rebuilt vs. total replacement.
MM.
