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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? So far, Toyota is leading the race to develop solid-state batteries. See more at E Magazine.

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Seasonal Tips: Getting the Best Range from Your EV

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According to a Consumer Reports experiment , the magazine staff found that EVs can lose a significant amount of battery power during colder months. Like the heating system, using AC in your EV can suck up battery power quickly, impacting your range. Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Story by Martin Banks.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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the only companyselling hydrogen-powered cars to U.S. policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. While GM, Toyota and Hyundai Motor Co. Policy (Update2) Share | Email | Print | A A A By Alan Ohnsman April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Honda Motor Co. , drivers, may also developplug-in electric models as U.S.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. When asked, are batteries ready yet, he said flat-out "no."

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