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APRA-E awards WUSTL $2M to develop predictive battery management system for plug-in vehicles; targeting more efficient use

Green Car Congress

The system will predict optimal charge and discharge of the battery in real-time, enhancing battery performance and improving battery safety, charge-rate, and usable capacity. If Li-ion batteries are charged too quickly, they can heat up and may explode. A team of engineers at Washington University in St. Earlier post.)

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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

EV Central

It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. And, if the idea of taking an e-scooter to your home power point sounds too much like hard work, V2L (or vehicle-to-load) technology makes life even easier. Its charging time is 3-4 hours, there’s a top speed of 32km/h and it weighs 12.5kg.

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

Setec Powerr

What if you do accidentally run out of battery while you’re out and about and can’t find a place to recharge it? Well, there is now a “takeaway” charging service that just provides a power bank-style power supply. The need for public charging stations in much of the U.S. And what about cars?

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CNBC calls out Tesla Free Supercharging lawsuit over its ridiculous premise

Teslarati

The fees were generated because he left his car plugged into the public chargers even after his Tesla was done charging. . The fees were generated because he left his car plugged into the public chargers even after his Tesla was done charging. . CNBC ‘s Becky Quick seems to agree with this idea. .

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Ford F-150 Lightning seen in NYC sporting its massive power frunk

Teslarati

Just a week after Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning in a very public unveiling event, the all-electric pickup has been spotted in New York City sporting a massive power frunk that could be used for storing impressive amounts of cargo or charging power tools. The frunk is a signature feature of electric vehicles in particular.

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Ram 1500 REV locked in for Australia: Mega electric pickup truck to deliver 800km driving range

EV Central

“The idea here, and with any future product, is that we are a global brand more than ever. It will also feature an 800v architecture, allowing for 350kW fast charging, and the ability to regain 177kms in driving range after just 10 minutes plugged in. Historically, Ram brand sales have been predominantly in North America.

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Audi Unveils the World’s First Luxury Lounge for EV Charging

Get Electric Vehicle

Audi strives to make charging your electric vehicle as pleasurable as possible. By the end of 2021, the premium auto brand Audi launched the “world’s first charging hub” in its native nation of Germany. Instead, the reservation-only hub has a comfortable lounge where you can unwind while your battery charges.

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