EV battery charges in 72 seconds

Plus: Chinese scientists have managed to create a strong, flexible ceramic. Nov 25, 2022 [Blueprint]( Here’s a development that’s really worth getting charged up about… A new technology [could charge electric vehicle (EV) batteries in 72 seconds](. It’s a hybrid system that uses technology from traditional batteries and ultracapacitors. And that’s not all – the system also offers much longer lifespans than the lithium-ion batteries traditionally used in EVs. A prototype of the new solution was able to recharge to 80 percent in just 72 seconds, 98 percent in 120 seconds, and 100 percent in 2.5 minutes at up to 900 A/360 kW. But before you plug into that, plug yourself into [this video]( which shows three speed records being broken in a single run. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers had scientists’ insights on an unlikely alliance between science and the Bible. This Sunday, they'll hear experts' opinions on the latest internal combustion engine development that says it will change the industry forever. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Three speed records broken in a single run: Pininfarina’s electric hypercar just made history.]( [Pininfarina’s electric hypercar just made history.]( Why break one record, when you can break three? [Must Read]MUST READ [A game-changing new hybrid EV battery recharges in only 72 seconds.]( [A game-changing new hybrid EV battery recharges in only 72 seconds.]( It takes an ICE (internal combustion engine) owner around two minutes on average to fill up their tank. Yet this new technology from Swiss startup Monrad can [charge an electric vehicle (EV) in just 72 seconds](. The new development, which is called eTechnology, is a hybrid system that uses technology from traditional batteries and ultracapacitors. Monrad thinks it could be a real step forward for EV adoption. It also offers much longer lifespans than the lithium-ion batteries traditionally used in EVs. Morand was founded by former F1 driver and team manager Benoît Morand. He played a crucial role in developing the Hope Racing Oreco 01 Hybrid, which was the very first hybrid prototype to start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The company's goal is to apply energy technologies developed for motor racing for everyday solutions that can aid in the energy transition. The startup says that, during testing, a prototype of its eTechnology solution was able to recharge to 80 percent in just 72 seconds, 98 percent in 120 seconds, and 100 percent in 2.5 minutes at up to 900 A/360 kW. The company also states that Geo Technology performed independent testing. → Morand says the tech is well-suited to small city cars, such as the Citroën Ami, which has a 5.5-kWh battery pack. 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