Furthermore on Google Google is reportedly looking into developing new battery technology — likely to be used for its consumer electronics. The company has assembled a team to test and develop better batteries for use in Google products. But what could it be used for — apart from things like the Nexus series of smartphones?
There are some obvious parallels to be made with Tesla here. Tesla has developed its own powerful battery technology, which it is now using in its electric cars — building a network of charging stations around their use. What's more, the company is reportedly preparing to announce a battery that will power a user's home.
Google is, of course, developing an electric car of its own. The company has been very public about its self-driving car, which is also electric. It is highly likely that any advanced battery tech the company develops will eventually find its way into its autonomous car as well.
As of now, it seems as though the Google X team developing the battery technology is rather small, with only four people on the job. That does not, however, mean the project is any less important. A breakthrough battery could have enormous implications for the tech world as companies seek cleaner, more efficient ways to generate power.
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