Smart Friends #066 World-Changing Potential of Next-Gen Batteries with Eli Dourado and Ethan Loosbrock (Ouros Energy)
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Jul 11, 2023 AI Snips
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Energy Density Is The Multiplier
- Higher battery energy density makes devices cheaper and unlocks new applications across transport and electronics.
- Denser batteries reduce the need for infrastructure like highway chargers and enable 1,000+ mile ranges for cars.
Batteries Unlock Electric Flight
- Aviation and eVTOL adoption hinge on reaching ~400 Wh/kg or higher energy density to make electric flight viable.
- Many futuristic transport and AR applications remain blocked until batteries become substantially denser.
Local Storage Eases Grid Politics
- Ultra-cheap, dense batteries let homeowners install large local storage and make rooftop solar effectively viable.
- Widespread home storage could reduce contentious grid transmission expansion and interconnection fights.