Credit: La Vecchia/Green Car Reports
Flow cells can be recharged by connecting to a charger or by replacing the liquid electrolyte. These, & other characterisics, make them very attractive for automotive applications. To date, size & weight have restricted flow cells to stationary applications.
La Vecchia claim to have overcome these problems in their Quant e-Sportlimousine, revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. Claims of Tesla levels of range & performance have yet to be demonstrated, but plans for 4 prototypes for real world testing should answer the questions which their very big claims imply.
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1090746_quant-limousine-concept-pioneers-flow-cell-power-unit-at-geneva
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/3/7/Quant-e-Sportlimousine-Unveiled-with-Staggering-Performance-Claims-7719058/
More flow cell progress:
http://www.green-energy-news.com/nwslnks/clips813/aug13033.html
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/524781/a-battery-with-liquid-electrodes-can-be-recharged-or-refilled/ / show concept car power powered fuel cells battery batteries debut La Vecchia's Quant e-Sportlimousine energy power system technology flow cell powertrain developed develop development nanoFLOWCELL German company technical ties Bosch flow cells electrochemical electro-chemical accumulator cells fuel cells liquid electrolytes stored two tanks circulated through circulate circulation cells membrane separates two electrolytic solutions fuel cell electrical charge passes flows cell produces power drivetrain benefits high charge density high performance density light weight contain no harmful substances chemicals no moving parts energy efficient efficiency energy-efficient electric cars car recharge liquid refills lithium ion LiIon electric vehicle EV greater performance-by-weight current lithium-ion cells greater range than a regular battery same weight storage capacity 120 kWh 85 kWh Tesla Model S 372 mile 372-mile driving range lighter Model S battery weighs several hundred pounds charge e-Sportlimousine no details here show car concept car four prototypes prototype real-world real world testing show-car styling gull wing gull-wing doors body /
