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Why Lithium Batteries SUCK
The Rest Is Science·Aug 2, 2026
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Lithium-ion batteries have a very low energy density compared to common organic materials like butter or human fat.
“The fat in your butt cheek is 40 times more energy dense than the fanciest lithium battery in your phone.”
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