New generation of charging?

[Riggo]

I thought this was pretty cool, imagine the possibilites if this technology makes its way into car batteries.

www.cnn.com/2013/05/20/tech/whiz-kid/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

 

[kuzzi]

With a laugh, she predicted that "I will be setting the world on fire."

 

Literally, my Galaxy Note II has a massive battery and even after charging for an hour it gets HOT. In 30 seconds, it would explode and I would have lawyers calling me urging to start a lawsuit against this poor gal.

 

Edit: After posting I noticed this seemed a little like bashing. It's a remarkable achievement and in a few years coupled with some other remarkable designs, very possible and very beneficial.

Edited May 20, 2013 by kuzzi

[neod192]

Thanks for sharing. This piece caught my eye:

The top prize at the fair went to 19-year-old Ionut Budisteanu of Romania, who used "artificial intelligence to create a viable model for a low-cost, self-driving car," according to an Intel statement. He received the Gordon E. Moore Award, named after the Intel co-founder, which includes a $75,000 prize.

Go Romanians!

[kuzzi]

I just read more about this than was on the article. It seems like it's a new type of battery AND a type of charging device. Methinks more practical now.

[acdii]

Does anyone remember that movie Logans Run that made it to a TV show? There was a solar powered car in that, so Who knows!

[RedLdr1]

Does anyone remember that movie Logans Run that made it to a TV show? There was a solar powered car in that, so Who knows!

 

Yes, I remember the movie quite well and even have it on DVD. Your saying there are cars in the movie? :headscratch: I don't recall seeing any cars... :confused: ;) Now I'll have to watch it again :lurk: just to see the solar powered car.... :)

 

Since my HOA bans solar panels on homes I wonder what they would say to a solar powered car parked in my driveway.....

[dalesky]

It is not a battery, but a capacitor. Not anywhere near being ready for consumer use. A capacitor stores energy, but in a much different way than a battery. Thus, it can charge very quickly. heat is not an issue, as it would be in a quick charge battery.

[acdii]

 

Yes, I remember the movie quite well and even have it on DVD. Your saying there are cars in the movie? :headscratch: I don't recall seeing any cars... :confused: ;) Now I'll have to watch it again :lurk: just to see the solar powered car.... :)

 

Since my HOA bans solar panels on homes I wonder what they would say to a solar powered car parked in my driveway.....

The TV series had the car in it.

 

 

[dalesky]

Thanks for sharing. This piece caught my eye:

 

Go Romanians!

I like driving!

[rico567]

While I, on the other hand, cannot wait for the invention of Larry Niven's transfer booth technology. Enter your co-ordinates, and you're there. Can't come soon enough for me. It's amazing how "bonded" one can be to cars at 19, and at 69 I perceive them more as a necessary evil than anything.