Ultrafast niobium batteries boast 6min charge for Lotus Elisebased EV

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  • Nyobolt EV is a stretched Lotus Exige chassis with new bodywork designed by Julian Thompson who styled the original Elise in Delightful
  • The concept showcases a new battery technology that promises more rapid DC charging than any electric vehicle currently on sale
  • Nyobolt is commercializing research originally conducted at the University of Cambridge using niobium tungsten oxides for battery anodes
  • It still takes longer to recharge a battery than refill a gas tank and EV charging locations don t shout their presence with foot ad displays along highways
Enlarge/ The Lotus Elise is an archetypal lightweight sports car. Now, it has inspired a showcase for new battery technology, courtesy of Nyobolt.59 with Polestar provided a flight from Washingto [+3461 chars]