Non-renewable Lithium...Fact.
Since EV’s are on the rise (no magic - thanks only to the invention of the high density Lithium battery), and knowing that Lithium is a limited non-renewable resource, besides wishful thinking, I wond...
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Actually, Gary, this thread actually illustrates the value of dialogue. I am a pro-EV person -- we are considering getting an EV car for DW, who does not need much range. And yes, we have solar panels on our roof at home.
But I had never stopped to think about the finite nature of lithium, until the OP posted a question. And then I did a little googling and found that yes, although lithium is plentiful in the short run, there are long term concerns.
So I discovered something by actually listening to someone with whom I might disagree. This is a good thing.
I am confident that the market will supply an alternative, just as LED bulbs have really "outshone" incandescents. And remember that in the late 1800s, city planners were getting worried about all of the horse manure in the streets of the bigger cities, until cars came along to the rescue.
So yes, some threads can turn into partisan rants, on both sides. But other threads can serve as respectful exchanges of information and opinion.
It all depends on us, the forum participants!
But I had never stopped to think about the finite nature of lithium, until the OP posted a question. And then I did a little googling and found that yes, although lithium is plentiful in the short run, there are long term concerns.
So I discovered something by actually listening to someone with whom I might disagree. This is a good thing.
I am confident that the market will supply an alternative, just as LED bulbs have really "outshone" incandescents. And remember that in the late 1800s, city planners were getting worried about all of the horse manure in the streets of the bigger cities, until cars came along to the rescue.
So yes, some threads can turn into partisan rants, on both sides. But other threads can serve as respectful exchanges of information and opinion.
It all depends on us, the forum participants!
