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Resting boosts lithium-metal battery cells

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Researchers have found a key way to extend the life of next-generation lithium-metal batteries, writes Nick Flaherty.
Lithium metal cells can double the range of EVs on a single charge and this is a crucial technology for solid-state cells. The researchers at Stanford University found a low-cost approach, which was to simply drain the battery and let it rest for several hours. This restored battery capacity and boosted overall performance. Read more…

INFICON’s ELT Vmax enables individual leak testing for mass-produced EV battery cells

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INFICON, a manufacturer of leak testing solutions, introduces the ELT Vmax—a leak detector specifically designed for integration into leak testing systems for the industrial high-speed mass production of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells. The ELT Vmax tests the leak tightness of all battery cells filled with liquid electrolyte—lithium-ion or sodium-ion—in all formats, including prismatic, round… Read more…

Road test reveals how much energy can EVs really recuperate

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ArenaEV
Electric vehicles aren’t just a cleaner mode of transport; they offer a smarter way to manage energy with a unique feature called recuperation. This process allows EVs to cleverly reclaim energy, otherwise normally lost as heat during braking. But how much energy is actually recovered, and how does this technology impact overall efficiency? The German ADAC decided it was time… Read more…

Einride opens 65-plug heavy-duty EV charging site near California ports

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Freight mobility company Einride has opened a charging hub for heavy-duty EVs in Lynwood, California. Einride’s Smartcharger Station has 65 chargers, and can charge up to 200 vehicles a day. The site was built in collaboration with charging infrastructure developer Voltera. The charging station, which is strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and… Read more…

Volkswagen quits Australian auto industry lobby over emissions standards

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As regular Charged readers know, when it comes to EVs, legacy automakers tend to follow two tracks—while preparing for the transition, and telling the media about how committed they are to electrification, they simultaneously participate in trade groups that actively lobby against emissions standards and other pro-EV regulations. Volkswagen Australia has broken with this trend—the… Read more…

Bugatti-Rimac CEO teases futuristic ‘Robotaxi’ hatchback

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ArenaEV
Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac is always up to something new. The man behind the groundbreaking Nevera electric hypercar has been teasing a top-secret project on social media, promising a revolution in urban transportation. Now, after years of speculation, we’re finally getting a glimpse of Rimac’s next big move: a self-driving “robotaxi” hatchback designed exclusively for city living. Rimac dropped a… Read more…

Official images of Zeekr Mix revealed

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ArenaEV
Chinese automaker Zeekr has an unconventional new offering in the works that might just shake up the electric MPV segment. The MIX, a minivan with striking styling and a decidedly space-inspired theme, has recently been previewed in official images. While its name may signify fusion or a mix of influences, the Zeekr MIX’s rounded profile initially brings to mind another… Read more…

Non-bike bike gear reviewed: Linka Lasso smartphone-controlled chain lock

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I’d like to think that the only thing I need to live a car-free life is my bike and my enthusiasm. But it’s the extra gear that helps me stay as two-wheeled as possible. In this regular column, I take a deep dive into some of the coolest and most interesting gadgets and pieces of kit that make it possible to swap a car for an e-bike on a daily basis. This time, we’re checking out a fascinating smartphone-controlled keyless e-bike lock called the Linka Lasso. Read more…