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[–] 29 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Having seen some spicy pillows in my times… I’d hate to be onboard if any of the battery containers becomes a bouncy castle.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    Using standard container sizes as battery modules is kind of genius. That way they can be swapped out when they get older and newer technology comes along, they could even be swapped between ships.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    These batteries are likely far more complex in packaging, design, and thermal management that any consumer electronic cell. They'll likely "fail safely" if/when they do fail.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    China is a massive economy and country with some of the most advanced manufacturering and tooling in the entire world. Yes, it could be shoddy, but it's in a ship and is going to be far more regoriously scrutinized by their regulatory bodies than a normal stationary battery would be. I understand the plausiblity of your comment, but it seems to be rooted in prejudice or extreme ignorance.

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