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we explained how graphene could change
the way we drive this is Maria Maria and
her research team are part of the
graphene flagship they explore how the
superior properties of graphene and
related materials could be incorporated
into and add functionalities to many
parts of a future car Maria and other
researchers foresee that in the future
cars will drive by themselves this is
great news especially for Maria's
husband Phil who will have time to
finish work on the way home thanks to
graphene's excellent sensing
capabilities his car will be able to
find its way and accurately estimate
distance to other cars and obstacles
also in difficult conditions such as fog
or at night if he prefers to drive
himself senses in Phil's car could check
his vitals through the steering wheel to
make sure he's not falling asleep or
suffering heart problems while driving
in order to lower the usage of
non-renewable fossil fuels Maria's team
is also working to develop alternative
engine technologies like electrical cars
this demands new design and material
requirements like lighter composites
longer-lasting batteries and improved
corrosion capabilities by combining
graphene enhanced batteries with
graphene enhanced of super capacitors
the electrical car will be able to
accelerate faster than those with the
regular batteries so Phil will be off
faster once the traffic light turns
green Maria could also apply a
protective graphene coating to the
chassis enhancing the ability to prevent
chips dents and corrosion graphene
enhanced composites have 10 to 30%
improved material properties making it
possible for example to produce faster
lighter and more resistant tires a
graphene coating inside the wheel could
also reduce temperature buildup
graphene is thermally conductive heating
things when they need it and cooling
them off when they get too hot Phil
especially appreciates this as his car
will stay cool when parked even on hot
summer days in winter he would save time
to a transparent layer of graphene will
keep his vision clear and Phil won't
need to scrape his windshield anymore
technological development will change
the way we transport ourselves and
graphic has an important part to play in
order to make our driving both safer and
more comfortable
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