Charged EVs

AUGUST 4, 2023

High-voltage DC current is more dangerous and harder to interrupt than the comparatively sedate 48 volts used in smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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Standards Market Volt Vehicles 73

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 13, 2009

If you’ve been wondering just how real the new Chevy Volt that gets 230 mpg in city driving is , well just take a look for yourself. At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. Their chargers were all over the exhibit floor charging every EV there.

i-MiEV 170

i-MiEV 2009 Plug-in Volt 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Regulating the operating temperature of a battery pack is essential because it affects performance (power and capacity), charge acceptance (during regenerative braking), lifespan, safety, and vehicle operating and maintenance expenses. Once electrical cycling is complete, the calorimeter continues to collect data as the battery cools.

Li-ion 191

Li-ion Commercial Batteries Battery 191