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Gel and lithium-ion tech could enable 1000-mile EV range on one charge (interestingengineering.com)
submitted 9 months ago by return2ozma to c/technology
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[–] hark 1 points 9 months ago

Energy density is the key component. It'd mean less weight for the same range so even if you make a 200 mile range vehicle instead of a 1000 mile range vehicle, the much smaller battery and lighter weight of the vehicle would make a huge difference, plus it'd be cheaper to make in general.