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Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: How an idiosyncratic EV start-up will carve its place in the electric space

EV Central

If you want an idea of the challenges for new electric car brands in a fast-evolving market then Polestar is an interesting case study. Polestar is positioning itself as a maker of driver’s cars that also look good, with clean Swedish design influence and the latest connected technology. But at least the brand is aiming high.

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Never Recharge Your Consumer Electronics Again?

Cars That Think

So our idea is to integrate this flexible, thin film into any device and allow it to be self-powered, allowing for increased functionality in the device. We have a globally exclusive deal for electronic shelf labels, the small price tags in the stores. It’s got its own people coming up with product ideas and so on.

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The Solangelist Learns To Install Solar & Loves It

Creative Greenius

That’s a PV system that’s connected to the same electric grid you currently get your electricity from. So we learned about battery-based systems too and the parallel wiring required to connect it not to be confused with the series wiring used to connect grid tied systems.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

Green Car Congress

The current collectors extend beyond the circuit via tabs and are welded together to make an electrical connection. Each chemistry has its characteristics for power density, energy density, safety, cost and long-term reliability. These tabs allow the electrode to be connected to a functional circuit. Tags: Batteries.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Carmakers response to real and specific concerns about battery lifetime, up-front costs, and safety issues is to focus on engineering and testing for an unspecified number of years. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By By partnering with these two industries.

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Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

For on-the-go juice ups, the idea is to exchange your dead battery for a fresh one owned by Better Place. 99.99% of the infrastructure is already there connected to every building and running down every steet. Electrical safety can be engineered in whatever voltage is used. Tags: evdriven. Don’t worry about it.