Battery/charging/autonomy advances: ultra-fast & AI protocols
Key Questions
What charging speed claims are being made by CATL?
CATL claims a 6-minute charge and up to 930-mile range with its latest battery. BYD is also testing flash-charging technology.
How is Silicon Carbide technology affecting EV charging?
Silicon Carbide architecture enables ultra-fast charging with 96.5% efficiency and 75% less heat. It targets mass-market EVs.
What bidirectional charging partnerships were announced?
Nissan and Valeo partnered to commercialize bidirectional EV charging. GM is also expanding its bidirectional charging system for V2H and V2G.
Where is the world's largest EV battery repurposing facility located?
Moment Energy opened Megafactory 1 in British Columbia. It is the largest facility dedicated to EV battery repurposing.
What autonomous charging developments are underway?
Xiaomi completed an autonomous Nürburgring lap with its EV. Terawatt raised $300 million to expand autonomous vehicle charging infrastructure.
How are sodium-ion and solid-state batteries progressing?
GM is developing sodium-ion batteries for grid storage. Factorial solid-state cells were road-tested in a Dodge Charger.
What new rules for EV chargers take effect in Colorado?
Colorado will implement new retail EV charger regulations on July 1 to increase transparency. The state also passed the first comprehensive EPR law for batteries.
How does BESS support EV fast-charging deployment?
Battery energy storage systems reduce grid limits, demand charges, and safety risks for fast chargers. They are gaining traction for commercial and off-grid sites.
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