I saw a Leaf as well a few days ago - slightly weird-looking thing but I guess it's aero-optimisation? .
We have a Leaf at work as a pool car also 2 charging point free for staff
Graphene does seem to be a "wonder technology" - let's hope it turns into actual deliverable product!
Yup, agreed, but the deposit was only $250 so a pretty limited downside..That reminds me of the Ecomobile, another seemingly great idea that never caught on.
Yup, agreed, but the deposit was only $250 so a pretty limited downside..
Cheers, Hedge
There are other interesting battery technologies in the pipeline as well.
Flow batteries - the charged electrolyte is stored as a fluid which is pumped around within the battery. Because it is a liquid, you could go up to a fuel station & pour in freshly charged fluid in exchange for the spent fluid, hence only taking a few minutes to recharge.
Lithium-air batteries - Instead of a sealed battery, it uses the oxygen in air. Potentially 10x the energy density of normal lithium ion batteries. Hence much further range.