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How much does it reduce material and manufacturing costs? I don't expect an exact number, but more like 5%? 50%?
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jacquesm • yesterday at 11:31 PM
A lot. The Anode is by far the most complex part of a Lithium Ion battery.
Definitely double digit percentage. Ballpark of 20-30%.
The anode is typically made out of high purity graphite, so 99,9%+. Its production process is energy intensive and thus expensive.