It is a great development. On the other hand, we need to add the carbon footprint of lithium, from mining to recycling. Manufacturing of the cells includes cobalt and powerful solvents. Not only batteries come out of the plant, but slurry. Also, with lower power and shorter autonomy, more flights and stops will be needed. And recharges: how many cycles can these batteries stand? All that has it's own cost in terms of energy efficiency. And money, of course, wich will be paramount for acceptance.
I'm all in favor of dumping oil (pun intended) as an energy source, but do not jump into the happy wagon yet. Airbus et al might be on the right track, but won't go hailing anyone as the Ecological Savior yet. Also, 22 million? Really? How much money do they make from selling just one of one gas guzzling 380?
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Gives the "LOW-BAT" alert a whole new meaning.
It is a great development. On the other hand, we need to add the carbon footprint of lithium, from mining to recycling. Manufacturing of the cells includes cobalt and powerful solvents. Not only batteries come out of the plant, but slurry. Also, with lower power and shorter autonomy, more flights and stops will be needed. And recharges: how many cycles can these batteries stand? All that has it's own cost in terms of energy efficiency. And money, of course, wich will be paramount for acceptance.
I'm all in favor of dumping oil (pun intended) as an energy source, but do not jump into the happy wagon yet. Airbus et al might be on the right track, but won't go hailing anyone as the Ecological Savior yet. Also, 22 million? Really? How much money do they make from selling just one of one gas guzzling 380?