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Electric vehicles have come a long way in the past few years but one key problem remains: long recharging times.

Faster chargers have improved things significantly but they're nowhere near as fast as simply refueling a car with gasoline or diesel. However, StoreDot recently demonstrated an "ultra-fast-charge" battery at the CUBE Tech Fair in Berlin.

Designed to allow vehicles to be fully recharged in just five minutes, StoreDot’s FlashBattery uses a "combination of gradient layers of nano materials and proprietary organic compounds." The battery also eschews graphite, which is common in lithium-ion batteries, because it is "unable to sustain fast charging power."

The exact details remain a mystery but the FlashBattery consists of multiple pouches which make up a charging module. 40 modules are combined together to create a battery pack which is then connected to a battery management system.

The battery promises to deliver a range of up to 300 miles (482 km) and is currently in the advanced stages of development. If everything goes according to plan, it could be integrated into electric vehicles within the next three years.

In a statement, StoreDot CEO Dr. Doron Myersdorf said "The currently available battery technology dictates long charging times which makes the EV form of transportation inadequate for the public at large. We’re exploring options with a few strategic partners in the auto space to help us boost the production process in Asia and reach mass production as soon as possible.”

Credit: Carscoops

https://autojosh.com/flashbattery/

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How come they are very unpopular. I have been following recent developments in battery technology and DC fast charging technology. If this technology from store dot really works, the company would be a good buy for Elon Musk, the CEO TESLA and the leader in Electric Car technology. He is currently building a Giga Factory in the Nevada desert to make lithium ion batteries for his electric car business. He is also a big player in home battery packs to power your home with the introduction of the Powerwall 2.0 and the acquisition of Solar city. A company that produces a special roofing sheet which has inbeded solar panels and called solar tiles. This replaces our traditional solar panels. Very innovative technology. Elon musk is also the CEO of Space X, a company into the production of reusable rockets. He also inspired a new means of transportation called Hyperloop which make you travel at an incredible speed. From LA to San Francisco in Just 30 minutes. I am a fan of this guy, originally from South Africa but now a US citizen. He is changing the world. Latest projects include the boring company which promises to build super high ways underground. Very crazy idea. I find it difficult to understand his thought process. The electric cars he makes also drive themselves with state of the art self driving technology. Too many innovations to mention.