Game changer for people who can't stand controllers, and for all the great non controller designed games on games pass. Can't wait!

But theyre not recycled much--YET.

Agree and excitedly look forward to growth in that market (or even having a market for it). They will eventually become a profitable recycling opportunity. Unless one of the other battery techs (tons of them) in development just completely supplanted them. Either way the impact should diminish over time. Main questions are how fast and long will they continue to be an environmental negative.

Rechargeable nickel–cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH), lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel–zinc (Ni-Zn), can also be recycled. Disposable alkaline batteries make up the vast majority of consumer battery use, but there is currently no cost-neutral recycling option.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_recycling

EDIT: You can read further down how close some of these companies are to an actual recycling center. They're getting there!

After the upcoming Civil War. I'm not advocating for it, but I definitely think it's inevitable.

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When a fact looks like propaganda to you, then you need to recognize the red flag and seek self improvement.

I still support moving this direction because it creates the necessary infrastructure that can be leveraged by newer battery tech. And likely even with the batteries, it’s better than diesel.

I don't know how to help you read.

You sound like a demagog who feels attacked when faced with facts or genuine issues. Advocating for improvements to the technology isn't being anti-EV or even anti-battery. LOL. #faceplam&sigh

EDIT: Why on earth are people downvoting improving battery technology? LMFAO, sometimes this place is batshit crazy.

There's research into many different formulations that don't use nearly as much (or in some cases any) toxic materials, solid-state batteries, etc.

Are you taking the critique personally? If so, that's a misunderstanding. It's not an attack on you.

It's simply a fact there's a LONG way to go on battery tech, and anything we can do to increase power density while decreasing weight is critical to making them more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Appreciate you taking the time to help me understand.