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After more than 1000 charges Volkswagen’s solid-state electric car battery cells retained 95 percent of the original capacity

EV Central

Volkswagen has announced that laboratory testing of its next-generation solid-state batteries has revealed that they will be capable of providing energy for more than 500,000km of driving without any loss of range. EXPLAINER: What is a solid state battery? READ MORE: Do EV batteries wear out?

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How Temperature Affects Electric Car Range, Charging, & Performance

CleanTechnica EVs

Heat and cold affect the range, charging ability, and durability of electric car batteries. Recurrent explains how.

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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

But a new breed of these stoves includes huge batteries, which opens up new opportunities by only requiring a 120V outlet, offering 40-sec water boiling, backup power to other appliances like the refrigerator, and even IRA tax rebates. Why add a battery to an Induction oven? But there are some other uses. LCD interface.

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Electric Vehicles in Cold Weather: Stay Ahead of Range Loss

Electric Driver

Electric vehicles can face some challenges in cold weather due to the impact of temperature on their batteries. Unlike traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, EVs are powered by electric motors that run on electricity stored in their batteries.

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How To Help Your EV To Have More Range In Winter

CleanTechnica EVs

They bought an EV in the spring or summer months, and got used to seeing certain range estimates on the guess-o-meter. On various EV forums, Facebook groups, and on Twitter, we often see new EV owners struggle as fall sets in. But, with colder temperatures, those numbers drop, sometimes precipitously.

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

Reduced range : While the range is sufficient, it is less than other e-bikes in this class. The battery is rated for 30-50 miles of range, but using too much throttle can eat into your supply. Unfortunately, the 14ah battery pack is the largest available to fit this frame. Should you buy the Ride1Up 700 Series?

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

Green Authority

However, you won’t be able to ride for more than an hour, as the 24V battery lasts for 40 minutes of continuous riding. The Razor E100 isn’t foldable, but it does have a small kickstand to prop upright and weighs ~25 lbs, which isn’t too heavy for children to push or carry should they run out of battery. Weight: 11.5