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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Charged spoke with Lucid Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat about how cell evaluation works, and how OEMs and cell suppliers can work together to improve the process. Charged : Could you tell us about yourself and your journey to your present role at Lucid Motors? How do we accomplish that?

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

liter gas engine (28 mpg highway) for a run in the snow up to Lake Tahoe. The Q5 handled the 7,000-foot ascent to Tahoe with aplomb and the Q4 navigated the local mountain roads like it was right at home. Another big element in utility is that 800-pound gorilla encountered at the charge port of every EV.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. To aid in fuel economy the Palisade has a start-stop feature where the engine shuts off when coming to a stop and restarts automatically. Base prices, before options but including the $1,185 freight charge, range from $33,860 to $49,085. Your numbers may differ.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process

Charged EVs

Charged spoke with Lucid Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat about how cell evaluation works, and how OEMs and cell suppliers can work together to improve the process. Charged : Could you tell us about yourself and your journey to your present role at Lucid Motors? How do we accomplish that?

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5 kW charger, the slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about two and a half days.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. The charging infrastructure is an integral part of PSTA's long-term battery electric bus program.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

Clean Fleet Report

We will do a full Road Test in the coming months, reviewing the Sequoia in detail, including real world fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers have not been announced, but the same gasoline-hybrid power plant in the Toyota Tundra pickup gets 20 mpg city/24 highway/22 combined. Power and Efficiency. Smooth Performer.

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