I am wondering about the feasibility of re-tooling gas stations (petrol stations) as follows:-
>>> Instead of delivering hydrocarbon fuel (petrol) to a vehicle with an ICE, they would recycle the in-vehicle battery electrolyte stored in the traditional fuel tanks of an EV
Factors to consider would include:-
- Reconfigure EV in-vehicle systems to monitor and recycle the battery electrolyte with fresh electrolyte from vehicle gas tank
- EV would attend a gas station periodically, which would pump out the spent electrolyte from the vehicle holding tank and pump in new 'charged' electrolyte
- Gas stations would have device/appliance to re-charge and recycle spent electrolytes
I would appreciate advice on this concept regarding:-
- Technical feasibility of in-vehicle batteries to accommodate this technique
(ie would pumping in a 'fresh' electrolyte, effectively re-charge the batteries instantly ??)
- Cost effectiveness of technique
- Major risks
Thanks in advance
deboerr, Australia