Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are cheaper to produce and more stable than traditional nickel-based chemistries. A new study from a Tesla-funded lab found that LFP batteries degrade faster when fully charged. Repeated charging at a higher state of charge increases negative reactions within a pack. Electric vehicles powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries … Continue reading “LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds”
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In vanguard markets like California, the demand for places to charge electric vehicles, and battery-powered big rigs in particular, is outstripping the pace at which charging depots are being built. The companies rolling out electric trucks are increasingly eager to close that gap. The latest example of this dynamic came last week, when EV charging-site developer … Continue reading “More money is flowing to charge electric trucks in California”
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Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world’s fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a … Continue reading “Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes”
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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask where Tesla’s million buyers went as the wait time on Cybertruck drops to zero. Meanwhile, Ford EVs charge free in Texas, Hyundai’s 7 passenger Ioniq 9 heads towards production, and we recap the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. We also talk through the $16,000, permanent range-extender that … Continue reading “Tesla might be running out of Cybertruck buyers, Fords charge free, and solar GP”
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Rivian confirmed rear left charge port location in upcoming R2 models Had previously indicated rear right for streetside charging and Rivian’s own networks Means R2 owners will have an easier time using Supercharger stations Front, rear, left, right? Automakers still can’t agree on where to place EV charge ports on the vehicle. But it appears … Continue reading “Rivian R2 charge port moves to left rear, like Tesla”