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Lithium-ion is a dead end. The power density barely allows EVs to make sense.

Two technologies underway: Calcium Ion and Sodium Ion. The first commercial sodium ion batteries are out. Either of these batteries will allow twice the range for half the weight. A "true" 400 mile EV including load for heat/AC.

And sodium/calcium are cheap and readily available and recyclable.

The true hold back for EVs is the electric grid. Variable Renewable Electricity (Wind/Solar) does not match up with demand. Until we have a reliable storage system, they will continue to cause problems.

Look up "Duck Curve" to understand the issue. The

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_curve

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