The Zem prototype EV removes CO2 from the air as you drive it around.
that it has a 22-kW motor, nine 2.3-kWh modular battery packs, and"an old Audi differential with a relatively high gear ratio to increase the torque."We also know that photovoltaic cells have been added to the upper surfaces to increase range and that regenerative braking has been added to squeeze a little more range out of the batteries. Digital mirrors are used to reduce aero drag, as well as bi-directional charging.
The Zem's filter currently reaches capacity after 200 miles , and it has been proposed that filters of this type could be cleaned with green energy, the CO2 they have already captured stored in a tank as the EV is topped off at charging stations, and then reused to capture the subsequent batch.It's unclear what will happen to the CO2 that has been captured after it has dropped off, but there have been some interesting recent projects that hint at possible solutions.
"It is really still a proof-of-concept, but we can already see that we will be able to increase the capacity of the filter in the coming years," said team manager Louise de Laat."Capturing CO2 is a prerequisite for compensating for emissions during production and recycling."In order to reuse or recycle as much of the vehicle and its parts as feasible, the students have also studied what happens to the Zem once its useful life is up.
"We want to tickle the industry by showing what is already possible," said the team's external relations manager, Nikki Okkels."If 35 students can design, develop and build an almost carbon-neutral car in a year, then there are also opportunities and possibilities for the industry." "We call on the industry to pick up the challenge, and of course, we are happy to think along with them," Okkels continued."We're not finished developing yet either, and we want to take some big steps in the coming years. We warmly invite car manufacturers to come and take a look."Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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