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Electric car that absorbs carbon dioxide

05.08.2022

Scientists at the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands have built an electric car that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as it moves. According to the developers, such a car is able to absorb more CO2 than its life cycle will produce.

The monocoque and body panels of the Zem electric vehicle are made using additive manufacturing from recycled plastics. Also, "secondary" plastic is used in interior trim. The interior uses artificial leather made from cellulose fibers of pineapple leaves.

The windows are glazed with polycarbonate. Multimedia system, electronics and lighting equipment - reusable. As stated, they can be removed and used in other products. It is also planned to reuse the body panels of the car.

Zem is equipped with a 30-horsepower electric motor and nine traction batteries with a capacity of 2,3 kWh each. Also, the electric car was equipped with a differential from Audi with a relatively high gear ratio, a regenerative braking system and built-in solar panels.

The main feature of Zem is the air purification system, disguised as a radiator grille. As it moves, it absorbs CO2 from the air. The filter is designed for 320 km. run. If necessary, it can be cleaned, and CO2 taken from the air can be poured into cylinders at charging stations. In the future, it can be used in the production of sustainable fuels and plastics.

According to the developers, every 20 km run at a speed of about 60 km/h, the Zem electric prototype removes about 2 kg of CO2 from the atmosphere.

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