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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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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars

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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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Location is everything for high-power DC fast charging

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The DC fast-charging stations, such as those that are part of the Tesla Supercharger or Electrify America networks, are arguably the ones for which location is the most important.

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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. But that process can lead to shorting and would need to be re-applied periodically to extend the battery’s life using an expensive aftermarket application.

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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.

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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.

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Tesla App Update provides improvements to Phone Key and Waypoints

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A variety of new features are set to roll out, including Phone Key improvements, Waypoints Support, and Supercharger Photos, so drivers know what to expect from their next charging visit. Up to four stops can now be added, and the App will automatically determine the route, and charging stops needed to make it to the destination.

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