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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. ChargePoint’s DC fast chargers can bring the Volvo C40 Recharge, for example, from a 20% to a 90% charge in about 40 minutes.

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Cracow signs $40M order for 50 Solaris electric buses

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The design of the articulated buses will be adapted to two recharging modes: by means of a 4-pole roof-mounted pantograph placed above the first vehicle axis; or using a plug-in charger. Energy will be stored in high density Solaris High Energy+ batteries.

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

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IBM unveiled the fifth annual “Next Five in Five”—a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years. Also on the list of five is the arrival of advanced batteries, including air batteries (e.g., Lithium air), but targeted initially at small devices.

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What is C-Rating of A Battery?

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One of the important parameters of a rechargeable battery is the C-rating. It is a measure of how quickly the battery can safely deliver its stored energy. Along with the Ah capacity, Voltage, etc., the C-rating of a battery is also necessary to understand how the battery could behave while charging and discharging.

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EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US

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kW on-board charger can recharge the vehicle in under three hours on 240VAC, or under 5 hours on 120VAC. Or to translate that into something that actually matters to most people, you could park a ZERO in that corner “not a spot” at the local grocery store, daycare, yoga studio, or wherever else driving an SUV would be overkill.

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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS) : The energy storage systems that can recharge once it discharges. Rechargeable batteries are examples of this. Range Anxiety: What we feel when All-Electric Range is not enough for our comfort level.

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Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India

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Before we jump into the list of top EV battery manufacturers in India, let us discuss some things about electric vehicles batteries. The Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Zinc carbon, Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable batteries and lighting products. Top electric vehicles battery manufacturers in India.

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