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february 24, 2016 - Nano Flowcell

nanoFlowcell AG on record-breaking run: QUANTiNO passes first endurance test

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Zurich, 23 February 2016 - Having just obtained its license for road use in Europe, the remarkable #quantino sports car with flow cell technology was immediately put through its paces. The #nanoflowcell AG development team headed by Chief Technology Officer Nunzio La Vecchia subjected the #quantino to a 14-hour endurance test. The aim of the non-stop drive was to test the suitability of the nanoFlowcell® system for everyday use and its system integrity under continuous load. The test drive was done predominantly in urban cycle mode at speeds of up to 74 km/h.

After a number of initial short factory runs during the coordination phase, La Vecchia took the #quantino to a test center near Zurich. He wanted to make sure that the nanoFlowcell® system met his expectations of producing environmentally friendly energy that could power the car over a range currently beyond even the most efficient electric vehicles. Head developer La Vecchia could not resist the opportunity to be the test driver of the #quantino for the endurance test. Supervised by a lawyer, the #quantino traveled for 14 hours non-stop without refueling

On the 14-hour test drive, the #quantino would theoretically - and under real-life conditions - have left most other electric cars standing after a maximum of three hours - a driving performance made possible by the ultra-efficient nanoFlowcell® powertrain and the use of proprietary electrolyte fluids.

"The car could have gone further, but unlike the nanoFlowcell®, I have my limits," said Nunzio La Vecchia, as he drove the car back into the pits following his 14-hour stint behind the wheel. "We are proud that we have been able to prove the performance potential of the #quantino not just under laboratory conditions, but also in an everyday situation," he said. "This test drive demonstrates that our nanoFlowcell® technology offers a concrete, long-term alternative for meeting the demand for alternative fuels. #nanoflowcell AG is paving the way for clean and safe mobility in the coming decades."

As the first low-voltage vehicle with a nanoFlowcell® powertrain approved for road use, the #quantino offers some pretty impressive performance stats. In addition to acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (approx. 62.5 mph) in under 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 200 km/h (approx. 125 mph), it also delivers incomparable driving pleasure.

More information about the #quantino and its revolutionary nanoFlowcell® drive can be found at www.nanoflowcell.com or - from 1 March 2016 - at the #nanoflowcell AG exhibition booth in Hall 1 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.