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Old 07-14-2008, 01:25 PM   #95 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by thirdgencubfan View Post
I would worry about battery prices, at least in the near future. Current battery technology is based on zinc, and unfortunately we're about to approach a really bad global zinc shortage:

Record zinc prices on global shortage
Well, batteries might get more expensive, but I don't think they will approach gas prices! I buy my batteries in bulk on eBay, that's how I got a year's worth for about $20, it's great.
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