Alvin The Chipmunk
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Research finds a better battery. This is great news on several levels. No lithium, for starters!

"Lithium-free sodium batteries exit the lab and enter US production"

https://newatlas.com/energ...
08:26 AM - May 05, 2024
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Caryl D
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In response to Alvin The Chipmunk.
Solves safety problems …

But will it come to market with all the industries and investors heavily committed to lithium based batteries?

(Economic impact corners in established or associated industries )

https://www.imdb.com/title...
10:02 AM - May 05, 2024 (Edited)
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Alvin The Chipmunk
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In response to Caryl D.
Good question. My first reaction is that the demand for more, better, cheaper batteries for AI, Cloud, BTC mining, solar, wind, etc. will make this work. Also the geopolitical issues involved in the sourcing of lithium are eliminated by this tech. We will see.

Great movie reference!
10:16 AM - May 05, 2024
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Caryl D
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In response to Alvin The Chipmunk.
I believe if manufacturers buy into safety and cheaper option then maybe
Depends how long supply contracts are
How many manufacturers are also invested in lithium
And if inventor keeps control of replacement product: buy and kill new technology is a thing
10:21 AM - May 05, 2024
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Alvin The Chipmunk
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In response to Caryl D.
"How many manufacturers are also invested in lithium"

Good point. I imagine Tesla is deep into lithium supply.
10:23 AM - May 05, 2024
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Alvin The Chipmunk
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In response to Caryl D.
No you have me curious, so starting down the rabbit hole on who owns how much of what, LOL.

Here's an interesting article about Battery Manufacturers:

"Ranked: The Top 10 EV Battery Manufacturers in 2023"

https://elements.visualcap...
10:27 AM - May 05, 2024
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Caryl D
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In response to Alvin The Chipmunk.
Also who is invested in the mines and where the mines for essential components fit in the geo-political mix
10:32 AM - May 05, 2024
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