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"When we see “tested under laboratory conditions”, we often assume real-world
conditions will lead to faster degradation of a product.
But experts from Stanford University have found the opposite is true for
electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Their new research shows traditional
laboratory testing leads to faster degradation, while real-world use gives
substantially more battery life, extending the lifespan of the entire EV.
Researchers found the stop-start way we drive and the variable rate the battery
discharges power actually prolongs battery life by up to 38% compared to
traditional tests.
This is good news for EV drivers – and for efforts to electrify transport. This
extra battery life would translate to more than 300,000 more kilometres an EV
could drive before needing battery replacement, the researchers say.
Longer-lasting batteries would reduce the total cost of EV ownership – and
benefit the environment by getting more use out of each battery."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
