Riggo Report post Posted May 20, 2013 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 1 majorleeslow reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neod192 Report post Posted May 20, 2013 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted May 21, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted May 21, 2013 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedLdr1 Report post Posted May 21, 2013 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..... 1 dalesky reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalesky Report post Posted May 22, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted May 22, 2013 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. 1 dalesky reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalesky Report post Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks for sharing. This piece caught my eye: Go Romanians!I like driving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rico567 Report post Posted May 28, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
