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Regenerative Car Wheel Batteries

The 'Wheel Battery' Draws Power from the Turning Wheels

— August 3, 2017 — Autos
A lot of energy is exerted to get a vehicle in motion which some innovations such as reiterative braking look to harness, but the 'Wheel Battery' aims to help push things to the next level. The design works by harnessing the power of the spinning wheels when the vehicle is in motion in order to always keep additional energy on hand in case you run out of juice at an inopportune time. This could completely eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers and make it possible to go further than ever before without having to stop for extended charing periods.

The 'Wheel Battery' can be tracked via an accompanying smartphone app for enhanced utilization and is the design work of Kim Kun Hyung, Hwang Ki Nam, Hong Ji Hee and Park Yonghwa.
Trend Themes
1. Regenerative Energy Technology - Innovative solutions like the 'Wheel Battery' demonstrate the potential for capturing energy otherwise lost in transit to power vehicles and other applications.
2. Smartphone-integrated Systems - Accompanying apps that allow for real-time monitoring and adjustment of energy usage opens up possibilities for further customization and efficiency in energy management.
3. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - The 'Wheel Battery' technology suggests that expanding the availability of electric vehicle charging stations may not be the only answer to increasing the range and accessibility of electric vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The development of regenerative car wheel batteries presents opportunities for car manufacturers to differentiate and innovate in the electric vehicle market.
2. Energy Storage - Regenerative energy technologies like the 'Wheel Battery' have the potential to disrupt the energy storage industry by capturing energy that would otherwise be lost and making it available for other uses.
3. Smartphone Technology - Accompanying apps that allow for real-time monitoring and adjustment of energy usage suggests opportunities for mobile technology developers to participate in the growing energy management market.
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