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Ultracapacitors Could Potentially Replace Batteries in Future Electric Vehicles
Ultracapacitors or supercapacitors are superior to batteries in certain circumstances. But could advancements of graphene enable them to replace batteries?
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There could well be a breakthrough in EV batteries in a few years. For example. a Li-ion battery supplemented by a 10kwh supercap which is charged during regen braking could give a short power boost by switching on at over 3/4 throttle to maintain the main battery SOC and range.
I’ve often wondered if super capacitors could be used between the battery and the charger to rapidly decrease charge times but they like to charge fast and dump fast which is a bit of a problem...
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Yes, the article that @burnt_crisps2 linked above was like a few I've read over the past year or two. The short answer to the OP's question is "it depends" because of those characteristics. Still, I like the idea of a wee supercap boost to help me out-accelerate the Tesla fanbois in my next-gen Zoe lol.
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Yes, me too. I do like a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I still love doing this to ‘rude bois’ the E-Niro in sport mode. Nothing quite brings a smile to my face like listening to their car revving high and rapid gear shifts as I silently but rapidly put distance between me and them. Then I knock it back to eco mode and drive like miss daisy 😂
I never understood the noise logic. They never enforced it on hybrids from what I know.
Batts + Cap was already done in the Bollero cars that you could hire in Paris.. They were more efficient because they capture near 100% regen and protect the batt against extremes of in/out power and therefore can use small batt which will last longer. Just dont know why the EV world did not take it up, perhaps and idea before its time.
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I think they may have done it now, probably at the same time as for BEVs.
Super caps are used in this...
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THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE RASA CAR
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Hmm. Better looking than the Aptera!Super caps are used in this...
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE RASA CAR
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Not in the case of Teslas and MGs.
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But just not a 'looker'. The Aptera is just bizarre.Hmm. Better looking than the Aptera!
When is a mainstream EV manufacturer going to make a stunning looking EV?
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I've seen stunning looking cars over the years, but not being a multi-millionaire with a stable of cars none of them is one I'd consider owning and using for (eg) going to Tesco's.
And what does looks have to do with the powertrain anyway?
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I'd add the Stinger to that list.
I believe Hyundai/Kia employ a British stylist and they have great EV powertrains.
Nissan desperately need to head hunt him.
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