Reply #4: Think about what you are saying.

[Zachstar]

Stations across the country with large tanks of TOXIC (Yes TOXIC even when compared to gas) and active chemicals. Systems that actually have to interface with systems in the car to manage and move toxic material. Charging systems... etc..

Oh and it has to do this within 5 or so mins or you start to get a line going.

This has nothing to do with "American Spirit" it is a BAD IDEA.

Here is a simple test.

Environmental?=BAD
Economic?=NO

If it can't meet one of the above it likely will not be considered.

The flow battery part is a simple trick that works on a fixed site. It is closed and sealed.

There is a MUCH better solution to getting rid of the need of gas for transportation overall.

The idea is that in the future you will not need gas stations. A simple kiosk built into the side of the road can deliver a massive jolt into your energy system quickly for a dollar or two. If you have ultracapasitors that actually sponge up electrons... This becomes easy. Oh and that charge could take you around 200-500 Miles.

Massive underground tanks and the risks of such systems will be a thing of the past if things go well.