BCSnob wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
BCSnob wrote:
That hybrid has the same lithium batteries as an EV. EVs have lower emissions than hybrids (see wheel to wheel emissions tool).
I am amazed by the extent of the “can’t do” attitudes in Americans posting here. Good thing engineers, chemist, and manufacturers still have a “can do” attitude.
I'm an electrical engineer with Mfg/Eng experience with years of Lean manufacturing experience. Worked with a chemist for many years to develop marine seismic sensors. Also worked with a team for designing an ocean bottom data acquisition node that used panasonic lithium ion batteries.
Because of my background I'm very critical of this particular vehicle and simply calling a spade a spade.
As a research chemist in industry I know that initial offerings of a new product are improved over time and demand from the buying public. Take for example the initial models from kia and hyundai. Also note that new sources of lithium (besides open pit mining) are being developed due to the increasing demand and prices. If no one ever goes through the process of manufacturing a new product because it’s a “spade” it never gets improved.
When I started working in the late 80's up to current, battery technology has always been the gating item for land seismic data aquisition systems and we have always been forced to go with cable type systems that includes wires for DC power. Yes battery technology has improved, but it still has a long ways IMO.
