Lithium-ion batteries generally lose their performance over time, however there are a number of steps we can take to make them last longer which we explore in this video and the science behind why each one works.

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Reduce time at high state-of-charge
02:15 Don't let the battery get too hot
03:08 Use slow charging
03:51 Avoid overcharging
05:02 Avoid overdischarge
05:42 Key points for a long lifetime battery

tl;dr
1. Reduce time at high state-of-charge (~85% is about right)
2. Don't let the battery get too hot (~20 °C is ideal)
3. Use slow charging (Fast charging can cause dendrites)
4. Don't overcharge (Battery will expand and bulge)
5. Don't overdischarge (Current collector will dissolve+cause short circuits)

Interested in learning more?
Here are some books which I recommend to learn more about the history of batteries and how they've impacted the world
- Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green - Henry Sanderson - https://amzn.to/3WoCDEc (Amazon)
- The Powerhouse: America, China, and the Great Battery War - Steve LeVine - https://amzn.to/3UPHf5e (Amazon)
- Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions - Akshat Rathi - https://amzn.to/3we1jVo (Amazon)

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