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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars

Green Car Reports

If you’ve cut the cord for your smartphone with a charging pad for the bedside table and one in the car—and, if you’re lucky—wireless CarPlay or Android Auto—you likely get the idea of what a game-changer wireless inductive charging could be for electric cars.

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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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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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MAN, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is now selling a battery-electric van, the MAN eTGE. Providing a range of up to 160 kilometers and a payload of 950 to 1,700 kg, the electric MAN eTGE is suited for urban tasks, depending on the type approval (3.5 A 40 kW charging station fills a battery up to 80% in 45 minutes.

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ORNL team develops low-cost scalable method to join materials in solid-state batteries; electrochemical pulse

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Solid-state batteries incorporate a safer, fast-charging architecture featuring a solid-state electrolyte versus the liquid electrolytes in today’s lithium-ion batteries. The system would enable electric vehicles with vastly improved driving range, for example.

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How To Modernize Your Business?

Get Electric Vehicle

Standing still means you’ll get left behind as more and more businesses are launched and move past you with their new ideas and innovative ways of working that customers adore.  first appeared on Get Electric Vehicle. The good news is there are plenty of options, and here are just a few to consider. 

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Upgrading Electrical Systems in Older Homes for EV Charging: What You Need to Know

Setec Powerr

As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, homeowners must adapt to the needs of these eco-friendly vehicles. One major concern is the charging infrastructure, especially for older homes. The higher the amperage, the more capacity you have for additional electrical loads.

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What to Do When You Encounter a Broken Public EV Charger

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Encountering a broken public EV charger can be frustrating, especially if you’re in a rush to charge your electric vehicle. If You’re an EV Driver Contact the charger owner Many EV charging stations have contact numbers on the labels of the EV chargers. You can call this number to report a problem and ask for help.