Πρόοδος και μπαταρίες
Ωραίο κείμενο στους NYT για μια από τις ομάδες που προσπαθεί να φτιάξει μπαταρίες στερεάς κατάστασης (solid state) για ηλεκτρικά αυτοκίνητα.
A battery that doesn’t overheat can be charged faster, perhaps in as little time as it takes to fill a car with gasoline. And solid-state batteries pack more energy into a smaller space, reducing weight and increasing range.
Initially the company focused on improving the materials that allow batteries to store energy. That changed after Mercedes invested in Factorial in 2021. Mercedes was looking for a bigger technological leap and encouraged Factorial to pursue solid state.
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They drove faster and faster until, by the fourth day, they reached autobahn speeds of 100 miles per hour. The battery didn’t blow up. In theory, it can power the car for 600 miles, more than most conventional cars can travel on a tank of gasoline.
Βρίσκω συναρπαστική τη διαδικασία της εφεύρεσης και της ανακάλυψης. Όλο το κείμενο εδώ (€).