Author: Mike Shirey

SAE Fast DC Charging

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SAE International recently approved a new technical standard that will dramatically reduce charging times for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV).  Developed in a consensus environment by more than 190 global experts representing automotive, charging equipment, utilities industries and national labs, J1772™: SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive[…]

Leading Edge Battery Technology Being Developed Right Here in San Diego

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Among the biggest challenges for EV manufacturers are battery cost, size, and weight.  Not to mention that pesky little range issue.  Advancements in battery technology are critical for the success of EVs, and engineers at the University of California, San Diego are working to help solve that problem by developing algorithms to enable lithium-ion batteries[…]