MIT's Nano Storage Could Replace Hybrid Batteries 191
mattnyc99 writes "Last week we discussed Popular Mechanics' reporting from MIT, but missed one of the coolest breakthrough of all, something scientists have been working on quietly as Detroit spends money elsewhere. The Lab for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems has been doing some mega-efficient work with ultracapacitors, which store drastically less energy than a battery but have essentially none of the drawbacks — especially via carbon nanotube arrays. Automotive experts say the new research is enough to start replacing batteries in hybrid cars, and plug-in vehicles might not be far behind. From the scientist who thinks ultracapacitors are potential competitors for the pack in his Toyota Prius: 'I try to contain myself, because it hasn't been proven yet, but it could be a real paradigm change.'"
Re:Did anybody elses Science Teacher (Score:3, Funny)
No. I think yours just had it in for you. You should've left the lithium where it was....
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Re:Ka Booooooom!!! (Score:5, Funny)
I hear something like this happens with condoms too.
Re:Paradigm? (Score:5, Funny)
See also "nickel and dime you to death".
Re:Ka Booooooom!!! (Score:-1, Funny)
I dunno guys (Score:4, Funny)
I'm doing it FOR the planet.
Re:Capacitors have drawbacks too (Score:4, Funny)
Y'know, I was thinking about going into Tosche Station to pick up some of those...
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