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Digital quantum batteries hold a lot of promise, theoretically

Want a battery that recharges insanely fast and can hold more than ten times the energy of a lithium-ion battery? Then get in line for one of the digital quantum batteries that are being developed discussed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. And don't forget to pack a lunch, because these packs won't be ready for a while. Perhaps in time for the 2030 Tesla Model Z. Called "digital quantum batteries," the ides is that to pack ultra-tiny nanoscale capacitors into a small space with only 10 nanometers (100 atoms) of space ... Read more →

Rumormill: Aluminum and carbon fiber, KERS-equipped BMW M5 cometh? Jeremy Korzeniewski

What does the future have in store for BMW's high-performance M division? For starters, lots and lots of power along with a smattering of light weight and plenty of cutting-edge technology. Sounds ...

Reinventing the (bike) wheel with the Copenhagen Wheel Sebastian Blanco

Notice anything strange about the bike in the picture? The bright red hub isn't exactly subtle, but it does hide some impressive tech. Called the Copenhagen Wheel, this is a device developed by the ...

GM: Volt plus EEStor could work ... if EESU worked Jeremy Korzeniewski

There are 16 days left in the month of December. Besides being time for most Americans to kick their Christmas shopping sessions into high gear and start planning their resolutions for 2010, it ...

Geothermal waste water could be domestic lithium source Sam Abuelsamid

Tapping some of the enormous amounts of thermal energy that emanates from deep within the earth is one of the more promising methods of renewable power. Unlike wind and solar, geothermal tends to ...

Hydrogen storage breakthrough could come from Russian space program 8 days ago on Autoblog Green

Reducing the weight and cost of hydrogen storage tanks remains one of the technological issues that engineers must overcome to make fuel cell vehicles more practical. Aside from the large metal cylinders currently used in most applications, one of the primary options has been various types of solid ...

At Witz' End - The Business of Plugging In, Take 2 11 days ago on Autoblog Green

A New World of Opportunity Anyone out there read Inc. magazine? I don't either. But I picked up the November 2009 issue at the October CAR "Business of Plugging In" event because it contained a very interesting feature called "The Connected Car" by Bernard Avishai, a business professor ...

Ward's announces 10 Best Engines for 2010 12 days ago on Autoblog Green

Just about every publication has an award to give away this time of year, and Wards Automotive is no different. But instead of picking the best car, truck or SUV, the industry wiz kids at Wards go right for the power supply to rank the Ten Best Engines for 2010. Over the years the list has ...

Darryl Siry: How the Energy Department stifles innovation 15 days ago on Autoblog Green

Darryl Siry is making the most of his perch at Wired's Autopia to bring interesting discussion topics to the attention of the green car community. The latest: how the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program (ATVMP) – intended to help put cleaner ...

LA 2009: CMT-380 packs microturbine, li-ion battery into a matte black package 18 days ago on Autoblog Green

The CMT-380 was the surprise basement find of the LA Auto Show. After working on the car for four years, inventor Richard Hilleman was the man of the hour as he fielded questions about his unusual microturbine-lithium-ion hybrid powertrain fitted to a GTM Supercar kit body. Hilleman has owned ...

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