Robert Gonzalez
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Old, outdated battery tech is what has been holding us back. Toyota is claiming to have new battery tech. If their claims hold true, it will end combustion engines.

https://cleantechnica.com/...
02:43 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Johnathen Evans-Guilbault
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In response to Robert Gonzalez.
Huge IF, but fantastic if proven commercially viable. I suspect it also marks Toyota’s shift to an energy brokerage firm. Hmm.
02:49 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Robert Gonzalez
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In response to Johnathen Evans-Guilbault.
Got the info from Slashdot, and they accidentally linked to this story instead, which talks about the change in strategy from hydrogen to battery electric.

Interesting, energy brokerage...

https://cleantechnica.com/...
02:57 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Johnathen Evans-Guilbault
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In response to Robert Gonzalez.
Yeah. I believe with a company the size and scope of Toyota, it is perfectly positioned to become not just a consumer/facilitator but also a creator in the clean energy market of the future.

As you mentioned, better energy storage will enable us to fully disconnect from fossil fuels.
03:43 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Johnathen Evans-Guilbault
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In response to Johnathen Evans-Guilbault.
Automobile manufacturers are ramping up their battery production lines, but what if they also leveraged that manufacturing expertise to broader markets like GM?

https://gmenergy.gm.com
03:45 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Robert Gonzalez
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In response to Johnathen Evans-Guilbault.
That's what Tesla was doing. They have a deal with Australia to make a plant out there. Battery tech and transmission need big improvements. If Toyota has better battery tech, we could start living off solar.

https://www.bbc.com/news/w...
10:07 PM - Jul 06, 2023
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Johnathen Evans-Guilbault
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In response to Robert Gonzalez.
Agreed. Transmission of energy will definitely need to be improved. What are your thoughts on wireless energy?

https://www.popularmechani...
09:09 AM - Jul 07, 2023
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Robert Gonzalez
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I don't know much about it. First time I've seen it. Sounds interesting. Does it work through rain and snow?

We're gonna need all the technologies, because at this rate it doesn't look good.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/...
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12:36 PM - Jul 07, 2023
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Johnathen Evans-Guilbault
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In response to Robert Gonzalez.
Various companies are conducting field tests at the moment using different means of transmission and reception. I imagine the frequencies would be strong enough to withstand environmental interference.
11:38 PM - Jul 07, 2023 (Edited)
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