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A UK start-up showcases a rapid-charging EV battery
An electric vehicle battery by UK start-up Nyobolt charged from 10% to 80% in under five minutes during a live demonstration.
In short:
- Nyobolt's battery, tested in a concept sports car, aims to alleviate "range anxiety" by significantly reducing charging time compared to current technologies.
- The demonstration faced challenges, including a UK heatwave and technical issues, but still marked a significant advancement in EV battery technology.
- Nyobolt plans to partner with existing car brands and introduce its batteries on a small scale within a year.
Key quote:
“Developing technology that enables people to charge more quickly, which chimes with the time it currently takes to re-fuel a car – is really important.”
— Paul Shearing, professor of sustainable energy engineering at Oxford University
Why this matters:
Fast-charging technology is essential for broader adoption of electric vehicles by reducing charging times so that they're similar to the time it takes to refuel gas cars. However, improvements in charging infrastructure are needed to support these advancements and make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use.
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Biden vetoes Republican measure to block electric vehicle charging stations
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EV transition cools as demand slows and automakers trim production
Consumers fret over prices, battery range and a lack of charging stations as the market awaits the arrival of federally subsidized infrastructure.
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New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive
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Three big reasons Americans haven't rapidly adopted EVs
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Cleveland accelerates its ambitions for hitting net zero energy
Individual plans for the city and its neighbors include cutting building emissions, adding EV charging and solar capacity and cutting miles traveled by fossil-fueled vehicles, among other priorities.
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Making electric-car chargers faster (and making them fit in Manhattan)
An entrepreneur confronts the challenges of bringing electric vehicles into wide use in New York City.
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