If you are wondering what on earth a triboelectric effect is, the simple movement of rubbing a balloon on your head making your hair stand up can answer that question – the movement generates static electricity. During the tests, the friction generated between tire and ground is what fuels the vehicle. The researchers in the study found that this friction with the asphalt consumes about 10% of the total fuel consumed by the vehicle
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