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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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Tesla Model 3 to embark on grand 9,400-mile journey using printed solar panels

Teslarati

The group plans to use printed solar panels to power the Tesla Model 3 in a grand 9,400-mile journey across Australia in September. The project, which is dubbed Charge Around Australia , is made possible through a partnership between the UK company Charging Around Britain Ltd and the University of Newcastle.

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

Teslarati

With a range of over 500 miles, the Air was a strong statement from the EV maker. It entered the electric luxury sedan market late, but its range alone showed that it was a serious contender. I want to have a big impact upon the planet – we’re worried about global warming. We’re at 4.6

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EV News Today: 1,700-Mile Electric Bus Trip, VW ID. Buzz Countdown, Return of VW e-up! …

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re a bit behind providing an extensive EV news update, so this one has a few extra doses of news. EV Charging News Kia America collaborates with Electrify America to provide EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh charging at no additional cost Van Hool CX45E makes 1,700-mile trip […]. The EV world doesn’t stop.

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Lucid Motors says Lucid Air to be the fastest charging EV yet; 900V+ architecture, up to 20 miles/minute charging

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Lucid Motors announced the Lucid Air will be the fastest charging electric vehicle yet offered with the capability to charge at rates of up to 20 miles per minute. For owners charging their Lucid Air in real-world conditions on the road, that can translate into 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

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Electric vehicles score big with enhanced savings over petrol

My Energi

In yet another step forward for green mobility, EV owners charging at home are set to enjoy further savings thanks to the UK’s falling energy price cap. And it’s not just a minor saving we’re talking about – it’s a significant margin that puts traditional petrol vehicles in the rearview mirror once and for all!

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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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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