# Eco-Efficient Auto Materials Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Supercharges Electric Cars By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute References: [news.rpi.edu](http://news.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=2810) & [technewsdaily](http://www.technewsdaily.com/battery-breakthrough-new-technology-speeds-up-charging-1918/) The agonizingly slow speed at which [electric car batteries charge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrafast-charging-systems) is one problem that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking to eradicate. This company has drastically reduced the amount of time it takes to charge electric batteries through the use of 'nanoscoops,' which allow full charge at almost 60 times faster than usual. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and their work is something to keep an eye on. **Implications** - Remarkably, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's technology has made it possible to charge a [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-battery) [Leaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-management) with a regular household outlet in jus 8 hours. Typically, doing the same thing without their solution would take well over 200% longer to accomplish. That is truly no mean feat! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nanocharging Technology:** The use of 'nanoscoops' technology to drastically reduce the charging time of electric car batteries. - **Fast-charging Materials:** Development of eco-efficient auto materials that enables full charge of electric car batteries almost 60 times faster than usual. - **Electric Vehicle Advancements:** The advancement of technology in the electric vehicle industry through super fast-charging batteries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from this technology by producing electric cars with super-fast charging capabilities. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore the development of materials and systems that enable fast and efficient charging of electric car batteries. - **Energy Storage:** The energy storage industry can capitalize on the technology to produce high performance, fast-charging batteries for electric cars and other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick-Charge EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-battery.md) - [Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyobolt-concept-ev.md) - [Collaborative EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-battery.md) - [Automotive Battery Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catl-c-battery.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Hyper-Fast Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-station-1.md) - [Ultra-Fast EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrafast-charging-systems.md) - [Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurefactory.md) - [Compact EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-chargers.md)