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Why is maintaining 80% battery power the best choice for EVs? | EV Basics

Setec Powerr

However, the performance of an EV relies heavily on its battery, which is susceptible to degradation over time. When it’s time to charge, it’s often wiser to stop at 80% and then get back on the road instead of waiting for the battery to fill up. It’s a good idea that can help extend the battery life of your EV.

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Stuff We Use: Under Pressure (Washers)

The Truth About Cars

battery-powered household tools have come a long way from the Bad Old Days – and are even light years ahead in terms of performance than those on sale just a few years ago. The battery is a large cube and sits where the gasoline engine resided on my old pressure washer, consuming about the same amount of space.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. It was a Manufacturing Failure, as GM NEVER planned to build the car in Volume, so No Economies of Scale were ever achieved. Way to go morons.

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