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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

Drive Electric

Today’s EVs have enough battery range to meet the average New Zealander’s driving needs for over a week. Currently, available electric vehicles have an average battery range of 480km, but technology is advancing so rapidly that new models can drive for almost 550km on a single charge. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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battery pack fans. The standard will also provide for a proximity detector that will detect a plugged in coupler even if the charger is de-powered, to help prevent the vehicle operator from driving away with the coupler still engaged. J2464: Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety. J2894: Charging Power Quality.

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