18 October 2013

Volvo shows off body panels that can be battery substitutes in electric cars

In yet another evolution for the electric car, Volvo has shown off a new technology that can replace the most critical element - the battery pack. This technology uses materials that can be formed into body panels on the car, and will hold nano-batteries as well as super capacitors within the panels. The idea behind this technology is multi-pronged - saves space, cost effective in the long run, and more eco-friendly than batteries. The panel material is a combination of carbon fibers and a poly [...]

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