China’s military has been planning to replace lead-acid batteries with lithium in its conventional submarines for more than a decade. Photo: Twitter
China’s submarine fleet may soon be powered by lithium batteries
- Technical solutions have been found through extensive development and testing in booming electric car market, according to navy study
- Researchers say that replacing problematic lead-acid batteries with lithium could significantly boost subs’ survival and combat abilities
China’s military has been planning to replace lead-acid batteries with lithium in its conventional submarines for more than a decade. Photo: Twitter
