Discussion
Anyone know much about redox flow cells ?
Seems on the surface to be a reall challenger to li-ion batteries in that they can be recharged by draining the discharged solution and replacing it with charged ionic solution meaning easy recharge very similar to a current I/C engine, with all the actual charging done at the refilling station.
Some technical papers suggest it's possible to make high power density versions (research at Harvard no less)
But, this Nunzio La Vecchia character seems to be selling snake oil ? With many detractors pointing out low power density and low current capability.
Anyone know who's right ?
Seems on the surface to be a reall challenger to li-ion batteries in that they can be recharged by draining the discharged solution and replacing it with charged ionic solution meaning easy recharge very similar to a current I/C engine, with all the actual charging done at the refilling station.
Some technical papers suggest it's possible to make high power density versions (research at Harvard no less)
But, this Nunzio La Vecchia character seems to be selling snake oil ? With many detractors pointing out low power density and low current capability.
Anyone know who's right ?
As I understand it, it's not directly relevant to cars, being a technology better suited to large static installations and is bein gdeveloped primarily to smooth out renewable energy inputs into mains electricity by storying when it's blowing / shining / whatever, and discharging when it's dark / calm.
Of course in the bigger picture anything that helps decarbonise electricity generation helps to protect the future of electric car use.
Of course in the bigger picture anything that helps decarbonise electricity generation helps to protect the future of electric car use.
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