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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

Green Car Congress

StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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How Will Other Cars Charge At Superchargers In 2024?

CleanTechnica EVs

As 2024 approaches, we’re not far from a big change in the EV charging scene. continued] The post How Will Other Cars Charge At Superchargers In 2024? But, it’s not entirely clear. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars

Green Car Reports

If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars.

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Kia electric vans, Bosch automated charging, Hyundai hydrogen ecosystem: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Bosch looks at automatically charging EVs while they’re parked. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Electric vans are one of the keys to Kia’s future. And Hyundai is setting the bar high for hydrogen.

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

Green Car Congress

A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Hardly bargain basement, but really, this is basically a brand new car.

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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

Teslarati

Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Tesla sells wireless charging unit firm Wiferion, but keeps its engineers: report Up until now, Tesla kept its developments of wireless EV charging underwraps. I’d love to chat!

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