Shell is encouraging EVs with its upcoming concept car, built around the Triple 10 Challenge, set to debut in June. Rather than chasing extreme performance figures, this project focuses on making electric vehicles even more efficient and easier to live with day to day.
Shell’s Triple 10 Challenge sets out three clear targets. The first is rapid charging, aiming to take the battery from 10% to 80% in under 10 minutes. The second is efficiency, to exceed 10 km per kilowatt-hour. The third focuses on sustainability, targeting a total lifecycle carbon footprint of under 10 tonnes.
Rather than creating an outlandish, aerodynamic concept, AutoExpress reports that Shell shared a sketch of its creation: a compact B-segment SUV, roughly comparable in size to a Volvo EX30 or Nissan Kicks.
The emphasis is on intelligent engineering, with a target kerb weight of around 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs). For comparison, the Hyundai Kona Electric weighs 1,870 kgs (4,120 lbs), significantly more than Shell's target. A smaller battery plays a central role in achieving this figure.
However, efficiency is maintained through an advanced cooling system, where battery cells are submerged in a non-conductive fluid. This setup manages heat more effectively during charging and driving, allowing the vehicle to sustain higher charging speeds while using energy more efficiently.
Lightweight materials, including carbon fibre components, further contribute to the overall weight reduction.
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