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Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re seeing commercial, scaled, price points that we didn’t expect to see until 2030 or later. continued] The post Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away appeared first on CleanTechnica. That has big implications for electric trucking.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. —Peter Darbee.

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This battery pack makes Tesla Roadster 400 lbs lighter, but it ain’t cheap

Baua Electric

A battery pack manufacturer has released a new solution for Tesla Roadster with aging battery packs. It would slash the car’s weight by about 400 lbs, but it’s not cheap. It was the first commercially available consumer EV with lithium battery cells – enabling over 200 miles of range on a single charge. replacement pack.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials

Charged EVs

Now, manufacturers have taken advantage of LFP’s lower fire risk to design batteries with high pack-level energy density, and LFP has become the EV industry’s fastest-growing cathode material. Charged spoke with Wildcat President and CEO Mark Gresser about his company’s plans, and the multiple advantages of its new cathode designs.

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The EV Longevity Handbook: Keeping Your Electric Car in Top Shape

Get Electric Vehicle

Additionally, cabin air filters should be replaced per the manufacturer’s guidelines to maintain air quality inside the vehicle. Image by freepik Adhere to the Manufacturer’s Maintenance Schedule Sticking to your EV’s manufacturer-provided maintenance schedule is crucial for its upkeep.

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China’s EV market is going global. Can US/Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?

Plug N Drive

CBC News By Lisa Xing – China is producing quality, cheap vehicles as low as $10,000 US, say analysts. and Quebec have a higher adoption rate because of charging infrastructure, government subsidies and policies to encourage EV adoption. Clairman says provinces like B.C.

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

EV Central

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently.

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