Will Hemp Batteries Power your next Electric Porsche?

Will batteries made with hemp power Porsche's next generation of EVs? Porsche is already using hemp in manufacturing some of its race car parts, such as the doors, front fenders, and hood of the GT4 RS Clubsport race car. It is both strong and lightweight. This may sound like a science fiction article from High Times Magazine or a scene from a "Cheech and Chong" movie. However, battery technology researchers have discovered that carbonized hemp (technically boron carbide made of hemp) is a viable alternative to the cobalt or nickel used in current batteries, or even an . . .