Car features layers of microscopic ripples that recharge batteries when stimulated by the friction of airflow
By Tom Gardner
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If this stunning electronic concept car drives half as well as it looks Jaguar should be able to convert even the most ardent petrol heads to battery power.
The XKX is expected to be unveiled to the world soon and provide a glimpse of the astonishing cutting-edge science which will be driving cars of the future.
Inspired by the iconic E-Type, made between 1961 and 1975 and recently voted the most beautiful car ever, the sleek car boasts some extraordinary features.
Stunning: The Jaguar XKX concept car features amazing energy capturing bodywork that recharges the battery as air flows over it
Design: The inspiration behind the breathtaking XKX concept car was Jaguar's iconic E-type
The body of the XKX is covered by a layer of so called piezoelectric cells which helps recharge the batteries from the force of the air flowing over the body.
This layers of microscopic ripples are stimulated by the pressure and friction of the wind which increases the faster the car travels.
It is hoped this radical technology will recoup some of the near 60per cent energy lost from forcing the vehicle through the air.
Efficiency and performance were a top priority for designer Marin Myftiu, with great attention to aerodynamics.
Large side deflector intakes at the front were created in order to carry more air to the rear of the car, thus cutting drag.
The mirrors also fold into the body work to prevent them from being damaged.
It is unlikely this vehicle will even be put into production, but elements of the design are expected to be incorporated into Jaguar’s future cars.
Sleek: The curves and beautiful design of the E-type inspired the shape of the new Jaguar XKX
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###piezoelectric cells which helps recharge the batteries from the force of the air flowing over the body.### In other words, It pi$$es all over the fundimental laws of thermodynamics! Nah! A more credible explanation is that of some sort of active surface manipulation (Like Dolphin skin) which can dynamically reduce drag. though whether it can reduce it enough to make the costs worthwhile in practice is a very diferent matter!
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Sorry officer, I was speeding simply to make certain that my car had enough energy to get me home (GIMMICK). Will have flashing lights next.
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That bears about as much resemblance to an E-Type as I do to George Clooney!
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A string of small diameter flywheels running the length of the car may also help to recharge the battery used for ancillary power ( lights air-con etc ) whilst the car is in stationary traffic.
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The e-type was in production until June 1974 and not 1975 as stated in the article. They were sold and registered as late as 1975.
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This will be a great motor car when they rip out the electric engine and put in a V12.
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A beautiful car - shame it is only being designed to fulfill the needs of the pathetic EU regulations regarding 'average fuel consumption' (where car manufacturers HAVE to build these things to get their mpg averages down). If it was built with a PETROL engine then it would be both beautiful AND practical.
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