Lamborghini is working with engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a new all-electric supercar that won't have batteries.
Instead, the body of the Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept car, made from exotic carbon nanotubes, would be used as a supercapacitor. Supercapacitors store and release energy in a manner different from that employed by batteries. They have certain advantages, but also serious disadvantages.
It could be years, if ever, before scientists from MIT and Lamborghini, which is part of the Volkswagen Group (VLKAF), can overcome the downsides. But the effort would be worth it, said Mauricio Reggiani, Lamborghini's head of research and development.
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Betavolt Wants to Put a Nuclear Generator in Your Gadgets with Its 50-Year 3V BV1009 Battery
Currently described as in the "pilot stage," Betavolt hopes to bring its BV100 3V atomic battery to market — delivering 100µW for 50 years.
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