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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

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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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Ford and Purdue developing charging station cable that can deliver increased current for faster charging

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Ford and Purdue University researchers are working to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it even easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless re-charging. —Issam Mudawar, Betty Ruth and Milton B.

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Bernal Institute leading €8M EU project to advance batteries for electric vehicles

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Researchers at the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick, Ireland are leading an €8-million EU-funded project called Si-DRIVE, which aims to develop battery technology to support higher performance electric vehicles. —Prof Kevin M. EVs currently make up.

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Audi Has Opened Nation’s First RE-powered Ultra-fast Charging Station In India

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Author: Alwin Antony The first ultra-fast charging station in India was opened on December 14, 2023 in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) by Audi.    The ultra-fast charging station was designed and developed in partnership with ChargeZone. How Does The Charging Station Help Audi?

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25 Must-Have Accessories for Electric Vehicles

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As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity and become more mainstream, EV owners need to have the right accessories to enhance their driving experience and make the most of their electric cars. Here we have a collection of the must have accessories for electric vehicles. Every state has installed #2.

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EV battery manufacturing expert network launched: Batteryline.com

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Sustainable solutions like re-use, recycling and small ecological footprints increase those challenges. The batteryline.com community will continuously look for ways to improve the production, re-use and recycling of batteries. Processes to accomplish re-use of batteries. The design of the battery cell will change.

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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

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Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. It had worked with Tesla in the past for promotional materials , using its vehicles in demonstration videos. You just pull in your garage, drive over the pad, and you’re charging.”

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