Lithium batteries do not go to landfill, they are recycled. I don't understand why people think they don't last. They do. See pic.
I pulled a lithium polymer battery out of a drawer in a cold basement, where it sat for 3 years. It was deep discharged to <2.5v per cell. I use it in a high-current application and it works fine. Please stop believing every piece of FUD about batteries you read in passing online.
Lithium extraction does pollute, but it doesn't "make almost same pollution" as ICE cars. That's literally impossible, because that pollution is climate active gasses and toxins in the air (discounting oil spills here) which lithium batteries do not emit.
Lithium extraction has some toxic byproducts,yes. As does every other industry. This talking point is so tired and I don't understand why people always go "oh what Lithium mining pollutes somewhat? I guess we should stick to what we always had instead of trying to improve things."
I have no love for climate hucksters and their commie nonsense, but I ask you to PLEASE look at the technology you're bashing. Don't disregard it because modern leftists pretend to be pushing it. Take a neutral standpoint and learn about it. EVs can save some people a shitton of money right now, as can solar and wind. Sorry for the long-winded rant.
