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Battery costs have declined by 99% in the last three decades, making electrified transport a reality (ourworldindata.org)
submitted 11 hours ago by Beep@lemmus.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Batteries have become much cheaper, making energy storage far more affordable.

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[–] BygoneNeutrino@lemmy.world 16 points 5 hours ago

Lol. Although this claim might be technically true, comparing the cost of the first prototype lithium ion battery with a modern mass produced batteries is apples to oranges.