Nanotechnology Unfolds Futuristic Green Cars

Nanotechnology Unfolds Futuristic Green Cars

Automakers are constantly incorporating the most advanced technology in their lineup. This time around they are planning to use nanotechnology to come up with spectacular vehicles. Two of the most sought-after vehicles are Acura FCX 2020 Le Mans and Volkswagen Nanospyder.

Recently, automakers have unleashed their environment-friendly concept cars that are expected to be manufactured using nanotechnology. The latter is a technology of building tiny machines using functional systems at a molecular scale. According to experts, nanotechnology, in its original sense, means projected ability to assemble items from the bottom up, utilizing techniques and tools being developed these days to make complete, high performance products.

Nanotechnology works from the bottom to the inside of the machine called personal nanofactories (PNs). Using mechanochemistry, nanotechnology will facilitate control at the nanometer scale. A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Basically, it is about the width of 3 to 4 atoms.

One of the striking future cars presented is FCX 2020 Le Mans from Acura. Said car is envisioned to be powered by advanced auto parts from the automaker. It will also be using Honda car accessories to boost its ergonomics and comfort.

Acura FCX 2020 Le Mans appears like a Batmobile. The difference is that it uses lightweight and recyclable materials. Moreover, it is equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain that makes it an environment-friendly car. Its molecular nanotechnology made it lighter and more manageable than present day cars.

Another viable future car is Volkswagen Nanospyder. The captivating car is made up billions of spore-like nanobots. The car is inclusive of mouth, eyeballs and other Volkswagen car accessories including tiny logos.

One of the exciting features of this VW Nanospyder is the ability of its lead bots to pick up impending collisions. Aside from that, the information can be sent away to support particular sections of the car.

Analysts in the auto industry are expecting a greener car future because of nanotechnology. In fact, there have been interesting concept cars submitted in the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show’s Design Challenge. The latter is a competition designed to cover future cars that are environment-friendly. Mechanics of the competition include originality, safety, environmentalism and relevancy to Southern California’s ‘green’ lifestyle.

It?s All About Understanding the Limitations in Nanotechnology Investing

It?s All About Understanding the Limitations in Nanotechnology Investing

When nanotechnology was first described, it was considered to be an over-hyped term straight out of a science fiction novel. But over the years, as technology advanced, microscopic machines and even factories became a reality and soon nanotechnology investing was the in thing for corporate ventures.

However, in the last few years, individual investors have realized that there is very little money to be made in nanotechnology investing. Even the existing firms have not performed according to expectations and newer IPO’s haven’t really flooded the market either.

The advances made by nanotechnology has been limited to improving the quality and lifetime of existing materials like batteries, cells etc. There have been very few breakthrough products in nanotechnology.

Whether to invest or not

Here is the big question. Do you invest in nanotechnology or not?

• There are many start up ventures out there that seem to be promising enough but most of these will take years to get established.

• Hence from an investor’s point of view, it is extremely important that you gauge the landscape.

• You need to be well aware of the time frame and the constraints in the filed.

• If you are expecting to invest in some of the nanotechnology products that seem sci fi, then keep in mind that most of these products are almost 100 years away.

• Unless you have an extremely broad time frame for investing, there are better options at hand

For the corporate investor

On the other hand, nanotechnology investing might just prove to be the right thing for corporate investors.

However, keep yourself updated about the recent advances made in the filed like the classification of nanotechnology into active, passive and hybrid groups. This will help investors get a better grip on the time frame required for commercialization of the technology.

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