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DC rapid charging speeds to triple this year

  • by Alex Grant
  • 7 June 2016

Developed by the Japanese CHAdeMO Association, the standard is used by Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan and PSA Groupe and typically has a maximum power output of 50kW. That’s enough to offer an 80%

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Rebuildable battery could revolutionise EVs

  • by Alex Grant
  • 31 July 2014

Patented by electric vehicle technology developer NTS Works in Santa Cruz, the Lifetime Rebuildable Battery features individually removable industry standard cylindrical lithium-ion cells, supplied by Samsung Electronics, and is designed to improve

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BMW shows how i3 can be smartwatch-controlled

  • by Alex Grant
  • 8 January 2014

Worn as a wristwatch, Samsung Galaxy Gear enables the user to access functions and applications from their smartphone via an additional touch screen or voice controls. Shown at the 2014 Consumer Electronics