The Royal Society | How the humble battery can save the world | The Royal Society @royalsociety | Uploaded 2 years ago | Updated 12 hours ago
From their early days in camcorders, to the gigafactories of the future - lithium-ion batteries are making a low-carbon world possible.

#Batteries #ClimateChange #Tesla #Lithium #Environment #Renewables

Batteries will power cars, trucks, light aircraft and drones. They're also vital for storing renewable energy, providing power when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing.

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