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Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi are nearing cost parity with diesel, EU studies show

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Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts.

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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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By teaming with Electrify America, Lucid Air owners who take US delivery will be offered three years of complimentary charging at speeds faster than any other production car available today. ESS in the future.

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Anker Solix F3800 and Home Power Panel create an accessible whole-home backup solution

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It can then be used to power the home during low solar power situations. This can help minimize electricity bills by using battery power during peak times and recharging during off-peak times. Just note that the Home Power System is only available in the US and sold as a bundle with the F3800 portable power station.

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EV owner driving Tesla’s shortest-range car shares experience during I-95 traffic catastrophe

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Interestingly enough, Kanninen drives a base Tesla Model 3 , the company’s shortest-range car available today. "A recent op-ed argued that if the I-95 catastrophe had been 'an all-electric affair,' EVs 'might have littered the highway for miles.'

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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The HBLFB rivals the performance of the best membrane-based systems available today without the need for costly ion-exchange membranes, high-pressure reactants or high-temperature operation. Membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery. Batteries Power Generation Smart Grid' Braff, Martin Z. Bazant, and Cullen R.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology. But if you have a battery in the trailer, the primary purpose of the battery could be to provide functionality—if it’s a refrigerated trailer, maybe the battery powers the fridge.

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Stanford scientists identify new Li-B-S solid electrolyte materials that boost lithium-ion battery performance

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The low-cost materials—made of lithium, boron and sulfur—could improve the safety and performance of electric cars, laptops and other battery-powered devices, according to the scientists. Some of the best solid electrolytes available today are made with rare elements like germanium, a kilogram of which costs about $500.

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