Too good to be true, but controversial E-Cat generator claims to have extended EV battery life while driving continuously
On September 27, 2024, two identical Renault Twizy 80 electric vehicles faced off in a test at the Circuito Internazionale di Latina racetrack in Italy.
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources, the potential of E-Cat technology is tantalizing. But the scientific community needs to be convinced and until it is the E-Cat may be fated to join the long list of "too good to be true" energy solutions.
On September 27, 2024, two identical Renault Twizy 80 electric vehicles faced off in a test at the Circuito Internazionale di Latina racetrack in Italy. This was not merely a race between two cars but also a technology demonstration that could have significant implications for the future of sustainable energy production.
One car was unmodified, while the other was equipped with an E-Cat power generation system developed by Leonardo Corporation. The purpose was to showcase the E-Cat's ability to charge an electric vehicle's battery while driving continuously.
The cars began their journey around a 600-meter circuit at 10:45 am. The unmodified Twizy started with a 96 percent battery charge, while the E-Cat-equipped vehicle began at 62.18 percent. After 2 hours and 20 minutes, the standard EV depleted its battery and stopped, having covered 73 km.
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