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

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With a range of over 500 miles, the Air was a strong statement from the EV maker. I want to have a big impact upon the planet – we’re worried about global warming. My vision is could we get to six miles per kilowatt-hour? We’re at 4.6 The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles.

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StoreDot and VinFast partner to develop world’s fastest-charging EV battery

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In a unique collaboration that will attempt to abolish long wait times for EV charging, StoreDot and VinFast have agreed to partner in developing the world’s fastest-charging electric vehicle battery. One of the most significant issues in EV charging is wait times, and StoreDot may have found the solution.

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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a liquid-cooled 64 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. hours for a full charge. Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2

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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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Like the recently introduced EV6 ( earlier post ), the Concept EV9 is a dedicated EV developed and optimized on the company’s advanced Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The all-electric SUV delivers driving range of up to 300 miles.

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Comment on Tesla's Apr sales in China halve from Mar to 31,421 units by John Hanna

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Those who are not just go-with-the-flow EV-buyers, who believe in the importance of the global transition to EVs, know the movement would have died in the womb of any other upstart but Musk's Tesla. Tesla's existing Supercharger network in China (and elsewhere) is the only adequately available and reliable charging network. (As

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NCSU study finds shared e-scooters aren’t always as green as other transport options

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Using life cycle assessment, the researchers quantified the total environmental impacts of shared e-scooters associated with global warming; acidification; eutrophication; and respiratory impacts. We found that the environmental impact from the electricity used to charge the e-scooters is fairly small—about 5% of its overall impact.