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Automotive product of the future: lightweight body panel battery

Technology is rapidly advancing in all sectors, and the automotive performance product field is often left uncovered until initial unveiling. Using carbon fiber and modern battery technology, an advancement in the automotive performance sector is taking place in the form of a lightweight body panel batter. Reducing weight by replacing the body panel mass and excessive weight from automotive component wiring, the following composite material can store electrical energy in a hard formed, shell-like product similar to carbon fiber paneling used in today's supercars and be tapped just like a regular battery. With the ability to cut down on wiring weight, body panel weight, and electric component weight, this new composite material is as captivating as advanced. Who wants one? I know I do!

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This material will expand into the electronic sector as well, as it allows for the structure of components such as cell phones, mp3 players, and other various portable devices to draw their electricity from their form and eliminate the bulky battery technologies of today. If you take a look at most mobile devices, the batter is by far the largest component. Just as in vehicles, these electrical components will lose weight and size as their large power supplies will become virtually eliminated. The possibilities for this technology are unlimited, as many parts of our lives are affected by cumbersome electrical storage.

I believe that this battery like composite material is the future of automotive performance technology. Today, carbon fiber body panels are a very hot commodity. High priced and sleek, these light weight replacements are on every performance enthusiast's list. I give the industry another ten years before this becomes mainstream and affordable. I would expect to see it on high priced exotics, EV's and luxury vehicles long before it becomes affordable to the average consumer. Just like all technology, eventually it will be affordable and then we all can enjoy it. Woo hoo!

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Full-time engineer turned writer, Michael brings knowledgeable articles about Tampa Bay's sports car scene. His experience in import, domestic, and exotic manufacturers ensures quality content for all readers. Michael is also a contributor at CarDomain.com and can be contacted via Streetfire.net...

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