Why do Li-ion Batteries die? How to improve the situation?

I found this video last year. Lots of great information on li-ion battery tech and how to design long lasting battery packs.

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thx for sharing!

this years ski holidays, i met a young phd student of the vw research department, specifically working on aging effects of liion batteries on the atomar level. has been a very geeky but one of the most interesting ski holidays

great video ! thanks for sharing