UCC: Ultraconductive Copper-Carbon Nanotube Composite (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption ORNL scientists used new techniques to create long lengths of a composite copper-carbon nanotube material with improved properties for use in electric vehicle traction motors – a project that nabbed a 2021 R&D 100 Award. Credit Andy Sproles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.