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

Green Car Congress

MIT researchers have engineered a new rechargeable, membrane-less hydrogen bromine laminar flow battery with high power density. 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.

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Electrify America unveils its first application of megawatt-level energy storage

Green Car Congress

They have some of the fastest charging speeds available today at up to 350 kW (Hyper-Fast), depending on the charger. For example, at 350kW, capable EVs can recharge up to about 20 miles of driving range per minute of charging. The expansion at Baker also adds four new individual chargers, bringing the total to twelve.

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Volvo boosts range of medium-duty electric trucks to up to 450 km with new batteries

Green Car Congress

The extra energy can also be used for city driving tasks in long shifts without requiring a recharge. The higher capacity means that fewer batteries are needed for the same power available today.

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Electrify America introduces Plug&Charge payment technology to its charging network

Green Car Congress

It follows the ISO 15118 standard, an international standard that outlines the secured communication protocol that an EV and charging station should use to recharge the EV’s battery. The Plug&Charge feature is enabled by advanced vehicle-to-grid communication technology that utilizes encrypted security measures.

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

—“Unlocking Electric Trucking in the EU: recharging in cities”. Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today. The 40,000 chargers at distribution centres and public places would require a €28 billion investment over 10 years, or €2.8 billion a year on average, the analysis finds.

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

Baua Electric

Beyond recharging vital equipment like cell phones and flashlights, it can power washing machines, dryers, and maybe most importantly, a full-size refrigerator. Recharging the Anker Solix F3800 Charging a large power station may seem like it would take days, but with up to 2,400W solar input, the F3800 can go from 0-80% in just 1.5

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Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest charging EV tested by Car and Driver to date

Teslarati

But I will say it is absolutely the fastest charging EV available today. The Air sedan is capable of recharging its batteries from 10-80% in just 20 minutes , provided that the vehicle is using a 300 kW charger. . A lot of people are asking for the results of my @LucidMotors Air DC fast charge recording.

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