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🗞️ Driving the news: Swedish scientists have developed a groundbreaking structural battery made from carbon fiber composite, which is as strong as aluminum and energy-dense enough for commercial use
• This technology could revolutionize industries, offering lighter, stronger, and multifunctional batteries
🔭 The context: The Chalmers University of Technology team’s battery breakthrough comes after years of research, now achieving 30 watt-hours per kilogram
• Though not as energy-dense as lithium-ion batteries, it offers unique benefits by serving as both a power source and structural material
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: This innovation could significantly enhance the energy efficiency of electric vehicles and aircraft, advancing the electrification of transport and reducing the need for fossil fuels
⏭️ What's next: The team anticipates large investments to bring this tech to industries like aviation and automotive, which could drive vehicles up to 70% longer and lead to thinner, more efficient electronics
💬 One quote: “We have succeeded in creating a battery made of carbon fibre composite that is as stiff as aluminium and energy-dense enough to be used commercially,” says Chalmers scientist Richa Chaudhary
📈One stat: The battery’s energy density is up to 30 watt-hours per kilogram, doubling the efficiency of previous versions
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