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arrow-up1197arrow-down1external-linkChinese carmaker, BYD, introduces new battery technology with 621-mile range, 620K-mile lifespan, 5-minute charge, and lower priceswww.fastcompany.comInnerworld@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days agomessage-square40fedilink
minus-squareDimand@aussie.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·1 day agoWas about to comment exactly this. Capacitors just can’t store the joules needed in any reasonable amount. There is some conversion loss but lithium batteries usually have a 95% or better cycle efficiency.
Was about to comment exactly this. Capacitors just can’t store the joules needed in any reasonable amount. There is some conversion loss but lithium batteries usually have a 95% or better cycle efficiency.