In any case, the problem with the EV application is not dependent on the type of storage device. It's a simple question of arithmetic that the number of kWh needed for a sensible range cannot be put through a cable of a sensible gauge for plug connection
you do know that lithium air batteries are far more energy dense than your example hypothetical and actually exist right?
The same reason supercaps are nowhere nearly as dense is the same reason im more in favor of arc welding and off gassing vs some huge explosion. Short of a nano scale revolution in material science i think this is a dead horse
you do know that lithium air batteries are far more energy dense than your example hypothetical and actually exist right?
The same reason supercaps are nowhere nearly as dense is the same reason im more in favor of arc welding and off gassing vs some huge explosion. Short of a nano scale revolution in material science i think this is a dead horse
Why does a "supercapacitor" contain batteries?
I'm starting to smell some to keep alive their patent for a supercapacitor that didn't work as intended, so hey, lets add some batteries
I'm sure you can convince them to show you the insides too. Fancy a tax deductible trip to Melbourne?
But the idea is old.
The guys over at the Australian Electric Vehicles Association have some new pictures & believe they have figured it out.
It would also explain why the voltage rose again after the load was disconnected.
http://forums.aeva.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5486&start=100#p67082
Dave, I think that the "supercapacitor claims" are not just as they first appear (like you suspected in your post above).
A load was applied to the "Kilowatt Labs supercapacitor module" until it was "flat" (the volt meter read 0 volts). When the load was then disconnected, the output voltage rose again to approx 40V. We both know this would not be possible if the module only contained capacitors & contained no DC-DC inverters (which Arvio claim is the case).
Why not?
Dielectric absorption could cause that.
Just playing devils advocate here.
Dielectric absorption could cause that.
Just playing devils advocate here.
I don't understand they they were able to take a photo on the capacitor array with no markings and infer that it's that exact Lithium battery? Just by looking at the blue cylindrical case?
Have I missed the other evidence?
We're still waiting.