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New fast charging batteries could revolutionize electric vehicles

New battery technology has been announced that could change how we view electric vehicles forever. The new lithium-ion batteries charge from empty to full in just five minutes. That has serious implications for EVs! The batteries are almost ready for production too. Engineering samples have already been released to manufacturers to test. The batteries were […]
EV battery costs falling to make EVs more affordable

A significant cost of electric vehicles is the battery. Any new technology will be expensive at first, especially something as complex as a car but the battery has a huge influence over the cost of a new car. That’s going to be changing soon. New battery technology means EVs should cost around the same as […]
How Dyson’s abandoned EV could change battery technology for other projects

The news that engineering innovator James Dyson was entering the world of EVs was met with joy from fans but groans from automakers. With a reputation for delivering innovative ideas that shake up the industry, some were not looking forward to the new competition. So it’s a shame that Dyson cancelled the project. It wasn’t […]
How to maintain your EV when not in use

A couple of weeks ago, we discussed how to keep your car healthy while not being used to commute to work during lockdown. As more Canadians are investing in electric cars, I thought it might be useful to cover those too. If your EV is sitting on the drive during the COVID-19 epidemic, what do […]