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Ford and Purdue developing charging station cable that can deliver increased current for faster charging

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Ford and Purdue University researchers are working to develop a new, patent-pending charging station cable that could combine with in-development vehicle charging technology, making it even easier for people to transition to EVs with seamless re-charging. —Issam Mudawar, Betty Ruth and Milton B.

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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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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

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A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away

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We’re seeing commercial, scaled, price points that we didn’t expect to see until 2030 or later. That has big implications for electric trucking. continued] The post Dirt Cheap Batteries Enable Megawatt-Scale Charging Without Big Grid Upgrades Right Away appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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What Happens When We Can Get Picky About Charging Stations?

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And, honestly, you’re probably right. continued] The post What Happens When We Can Get Picky About Charging Stations? For people living in California, New York, or some other area with a lot of EVs, what I’m going to say here may sound behind the times. I live in a rural state with no urban areas.

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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

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Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. It had worked with Tesla in the past for promotional materials , using its vehicles in demonstration videos. You just pull in your garage, drive over the pad, and you’re charging.”

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EV Owners: EV Charging & Safety Survey!

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So much has changed in the electric vehicle market in recent years, and that includes EV charging. We’re eager to hear from EV owners and get more insight into a handful of charging matters.

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