Graphene battery charges in just five minutes

Billions of pounds have been poured into research of the "revolutionary" material graphene, though few real-world applications have so far been realised. A Catalan startup called Earthdas is aiming to address that by producing a graphene-based battery that it claims can charge 12-times faster than current lithium-ion batteries – potentially transforming the usability of electric vehicles by decreasing charging times from hours to just five minutes. "Currently, cities are experiencing an obvious shift in terms of mobility," Rafa Terradas, founder of Earhdas, told ZDNet. "We're all aware we must reduce the space occupied by combustion vehicles and incorporate innovative solutions to reduce pollution. The I.F.O. is fuelled by eight electric engines, which is able to push the flying object to an estimated top speed of about 120mph.