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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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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

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UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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COVID-19 outbreak poised to strengthen EV momentum and the markets for cobalt and copper

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Over the past couple of years, the drive towards electric vehicles has been relentless, with tens of billions of dollars committed to the electrification of new model offerings. In China, the Ministry of Commerce recently outlined policy measures which include further consumer support to purchase electric vehicles.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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With the electric vehicle (EV) market demonstrating an annual growth rate of 18.17%, and a market volume of approximately $161.6 EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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Honda marked the opening of Honda Smart Home US, showcasing technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation, including Honda’s home energy management system (HEMS), a proprietary hardware and software system that monitors, controls and optimizes electrical generation and consumption throughout the home’s microgrid.

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Renault and Powervault in EV battery “second-life” partnership trial

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In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. Powervault units can also automatically charge using low-cost, off-peak energy from the grid. The batteries used in electric vehicles usually have a lifetime of 8 to 10 years, Renault says.

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Second-life EV batteries market expected to reach $34.7B by 2027

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It also emphasized that the years 2019 and 2020 are considered historical while listing 2021 as the base year and 2022 as the estimated year. The uses of these batteries include commercial and industrial energy storage, EV charging, grid charging, and off-grid and residential energy storage. Lithium-ion.

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