One of the biggest problems with hybrid and electric cars is that they require high voltage, but nanoFlowcell has developed technology that allows low-voltage electric drive without the need for massive supercapacitors in a standalone system. This latest development is set to be showcased in the model you see here: the Quant 48Volt.
The car itself looks painfully similar to the 2014 Quant e-Sportlimousine with a 2+2 seating configuration, but what’s more important is the electric drive system that uses a lower voltage to deliver 560kW (750 horsepower) to all four wheels in a light, safe, and environmentally compatible vehicle.
This kind of power delivery from a low-voltage system is made possible by the brand’s ability to increase the size of the flow cell’s membrane surface, which multiplied the reaction surface of the cell without bringing on an increase in size.
With the ability to deliver so much power from such a low-voltage system, nanoFlowcell is boasting the increased safety inherent to the design. The way the system is structured, the poles of the flow cell can be touched without any risk – ultimately meaning that road users and first responders don’t have the risk of being shocked by high voltage in the event of a serious accident on the road. On top of that, the electrolyte liquids used for the flowcell aren’t flammable or explosive – something that can’t be said about the common lithium ion batteries that electric and hybrid cars on the road are using today.
This newest development and nonoFlowcell’s newest concept car is set to make its debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, so let’s dive on in a take a quick look at what’s going on here.
Continue reading to learn more about the Quant 48Volt.
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