An equally important aspect is how attractive it remains to people over its lifecycle.

To drive home his argument, Harper remarked its rare to see century-old vehicles plying on the road.

Harper said the proposed battery requires strict environmental controls to deliver on its 100-year service promise.

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Dr. Harris also cautioned against predicting lifetimes beyond the actual testing time.

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