The fast charger would require connection to a 2300V primary distribution line. Not a problem for commercial charging stations. But not available for 250 amp lines in houses. So that would take hours. I suppose that's a fair trade off given that I can't already fill up my car with gasoline in my garage. And power is a lot cheaper at night, at least here. Most people would be willing to charge slowly if it meant a lot lower price.
EEStor doesn't operate at constant voltage, in fact capacitors decrease exponentially with discharge, so the switching device to maintain constant output will be very complex. But definitely doable.
I don't know what to think about EEStor. No technology like this currently exists. However, the production methods and materials for manufacturing existed 30 years ago. And layers can now be produced so incredibly thin that they would drastically increase the surface area of the energy storage. If this works, many smart people really missed the boat a long time ago.
I just have my doubts about the whole thing. 400 pound 52 kilowatt-hour system with virtually infinite quick recharge capability for $2,100? Why so initially cheap for such a revolutionary invention? It's almost too good to be true, and the secretive nature of the company doesn't quell any thoughts that they might be blowing some smoke. Movies without reviews are usually bad.
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The fast charger would require connection to a 2300V primary distribution line. Not a problem for commercial charging stations. But not available for 250 amp lines in houses. So that would take hours. I suppose that's a fair trade off given that I can't already fill up my car with gasoline in my garage. And power is a lot cheaper at night, at least here. Most people would be willing to charge slowly if it meant a lot lower price.
EEStor doesn't operate at constant voltage, in fact capacitors decrease exponentially with discharge, so the switching device to maintain constant output will be very complex. But definitely doable.
I don't know what to think about EEStor. No technology like this currently exists. However, the production methods and materials for manufacturing existed 30 years ago. And layers can now be produced so incredibly thin that they would drastically increase the surface area of the energy storage. If this works, many smart people really missed the boat a long time ago.
I just have my doubts about the whole thing. 400 pound 52 kilowatt-hour system with virtually infinite quick recharge capability for $2,100? Why so initially cheap for such a revolutionary invention? It's almost too good to be true, and the secretive nature of the company doesn't quell any thoughts that they might be blowing some smoke. Movies without reviews are usually bad.