Unlike batteries, which rely on materials in limited supply, the technology could be produced cheaply using materials that are readily available. Possible to charge electric cars while they are travelling across it.

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    1 year ago

    We’re focusing on this single word because it’s used to drive hype. We’re constantly told we’re getting a major breakthrough that changes EVERYTHING to keep us clicking on the news.

    Maybe we wish that instead of acting like we’re about to get a 300% increase in energy storage density every time something new is discovered, scientists and media were honest and told it like it is - it’s going to be just yet another improvement to our existing lithium batteries. Which is great, but not worth a minute of your attention every single time it happens.

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      1 year ago

      Then…stop giving it by making inane, tired, cliched comments. And stop blaming shitty journalism and mandatory PR department fake hype for grant money on the scientists. Downvote and move on.

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        1 year ago

        I wasn’t going to comment until you crawled out of the woodworks to defend said hype.