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UCR researchers find commercial fast-charging damages EV batteries, propose new internal-resistance-based technique

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Commercial fast-charging stations subject electric car batteries to high temperatures and high resistance that can cause them to crack, leak, and lose their storage capacity, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) in a new open-access study published in the journal Energy Storage. Ozkan Lab/UCR).

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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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A team from Penn State University and start-up EC Power has developed a material-agnostic technology based on asymmetric temperature modulation with a thermally stable dual-salt electrolyte to achieve stable fast charging for Li-ion batteries. In a paper in Nature , the team reports charging of a 265?Wh?kg —Wang et al.

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Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

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Navistar has launched the new fully-electric medium-duty International eMV Series trucks. The International eMV is designed to tackle everyday use, built to the same standards as the diesel International MV Series truck. The recommended Level 2 AC charging station is suitable for overnight charging and provides roughly 19.2

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Tesla makes its newest cut: Interns

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It now seems that college students who landed internships with the leader in electric vehicles are being hit with similar messages, reporting that their offers for the Summer have been pulled. According to Glassdoor, a site that acts like Yelp for workers, summer interns at Tesla make between $18 and $28 an hour.

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SAE International and ChargerHelp! partner to assist in EV charging infrastructure workforce development

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Between 2020 and 2026, the global electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to increase significantly. This will require a robust and reliable EV charging infrastructure—supported by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, a $7.5-billion To help address this need, ChargerHelp! Resources. “

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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Supernal revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. The Division plans to launch service of its hydrogen vehicle in the 2030s.

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SAE International to develop standard for Tesla NACS connector

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SAE International will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector. This will ensure that any supplier or manufacturer will be able to use, manufacture, or deploy the NACS connector on electric vehicles (EVs) and at charging stations across North America.

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