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clif@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I’m a fan as well. I got into the Bluetti brand ecosystem and I’m pretty happy with it. Ecoflow is nice too. I wanted it to be self contained and (somewhat) portable which they do well… Way better than I could DIY without spending a lot more.
I think all reputable brands have switched to LiFePO4 batteries but if anyone is just getting into it - that’s the hotness. They last much longer than lion and are less 'splodey.
Pay close attention to the input limits. You can have 2kW of solar but it doesn’t matter if your device can only take 200W for charging :)
ToeNailClippings@lemmy.world 7 months ago
PeachMan@lemmy.world 7 months ago
They’re bigger AND heavier. Small vehicle manufacturers still use lithium ion batteries because it lets them cram more range into a limited battery space, without being too heavy. And the fact that a lithium ion battery goes bad in a few years is just icing on the cake. Many people will just buy a new scooter rather than replacing the battery, so the manufacturer makes more money.
ebc@lemmy.ca 7 months ago
They are heavier (altough not as much as Lead-Acid!), which is why they don’t tend to be used in “portable” applications like e-scooters.