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2021-07-23 Science & Technology

The 'holy grail' of batteries: Scientists develop an 'iron-air' battery that stores electricity for days through rusting - and is a fraction of the cost of lithium-ion equivalents

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-07-23 11:46:05 AM|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 That is good. Our civilization does need a more efficient and less toxic battery despite of "climate change". We will only consume more things that need electricity and non-toxic batteries will be vital.

Posted by DarthVader 2021-07-23 13:40|| 2021-07-23 13:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Didn't realize I had an 'electric pickup'.

Posted by Skidmark 2021-07-23 15:18|| 2021-07-23 15:18|| Front Page Top

#3 I was gobsmacked by the commercial for the new Ford electric F-150 pickup: They showed the owner proudly plugging his battery into his garage and powering his house during a power failure. D'Oh! What happens first: the electric company fixes the outage or the driver (and his family!) are stranded with no means of transportation?

Posted by magpie 2021-07-23 16:56|| 2021-07-23 16:56|| Front Page Top

#4 If you can afford and Electric F-150, you more than likely have more than 1 car.

Posted by Chris 2021-07-23 18:42|| 2021-07-23 18:42|| Front Page Top

Posted by Hupaling Ulusoper7117 2021-07-23 19:13|| 2021-07-23 19:13|| Front Page Top

#6 "The battery works through rusting iron and then reversing the rusting process"

What are the power input costs for this "process"?

Posted by Anomalous Sources 2021-07-23 22:10|| 2021-07-23 22:10|| Front Page Top

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