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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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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?

Green Car Congress

This post focuses on minerals used uniquely in the manufacture of electric cars. The table below lists the weight (in kg) of the minerals used in a typical electric car and a typical conventional car. Electric cars. Conventional cars. If the latter, what are the source countries?

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BYD Dolphin Mini on the way to international markets

The Driven EV News

BYD's most affordable city electric car showcased in a new video with a new name, likely a candidate for international markets. The post BYD Dolphin Mini on the way to international markets appeared first on The Driven.

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BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites

The Driven EV News

BYD's had an impressive start to 2024 with international sales steadily growing and expansion plans well underway. The post BYD electric car sales jump, but profits nearly halve as EV price war bites appeared first on The Driven. But its profits have nearly halved because of the EV price war.

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US updates EV tax credit rules, enabling more electric cars to be eligible

Electrek

Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated the EV tax credit rules today with new requirements that should enable more electric cars to become eligible.

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

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This 10-min fast-charging battery was developed for electric cars, with the black box on the top containing a battery management system to control the module. The technology relies on internal thermal modulation, an active method of temperature control to demand the best performance possible from the battery, Wang explained.

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Volkswagen to debut three-row ID. Buzz on first ever International Volkswagen Bus Day

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen—in conjunction with The National Day Calendar—will celebrate the first ever International Volkswagen Bus Day. Paying homage to a global automotive icon, the inaugural celebration takes Type 2 (VW Bus) fans for a ride into the future with the debut of the three-row version of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID.