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Cell Balancing: Improving EV Battery’s Performance and Lifecycle
Advancements in battery technology and their environmental benefits have boosted the global demand for electric vehicles (EVs), making it a $786 billion market in 2024. The swelling demand for EVs has played a key role in increasing the adoption of batteries worldwide. The global demand for electric vehicle batteries surpassed 750 GWh in 2023 –…
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How Long Do EV Batteries Last? A Sustainability Perspective
Experian Automotive Market Trends reported that the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads increased to approximately 3.3 million in 2023, up from 2 million in 2022. This growth in EV adoption is driving a significant transformation in EV batteries as well. However, a common question remains: How long do these batteries really last?…
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8 Groundbreaking Regulations Shaping the Future of Battery Sustainability
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy, demand for batteries has shot up, driven by a rise in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems. This raises concerns about battery sustainability—the ability of batteries to remain green throughout their life cycle. The current global recycling rate for lithium-ion batteries stands at a mere 5%.…
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EV Battery Breakthrough: Turning Waste Energy into Extra Miles
At present, there are more than 40 million EVs on the road worldwide; a significant jump from 26 million in 2022 reinforcing the increasing commitment toward cleaner and sustainable transportation. That said, widespread adoption of EVs isn’t free from roadblocks, primarily centred around their limited driving range, unsustainable EV battery recycling, and inadequate charging infrastructure. …
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AI on the Road: How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing EV Range Prediction
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, range anxiety remains a significant challenge for widespread adoption. Unlike traditional vehicles with available refueling options, EV owners, on the other hand, have to plan their journeys around charging availability and battery capacity. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer a promising solution to this challenge by analyzing…
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EV Battery Reliability: How Battery Management Systems are Powering the Future
Amidst continuous developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, manufacturers often face challenges in ensuring battery reliability, efficiency, and safety in these vehicles. Battery Management Systems (BMS) optimizes performance, extending battery life, and enhancing the safety of these vehicles. At present, EV battery management is witnessing a transformation through the use of advanced BMS technology,…
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From Graphite to Silicon: The Evolution of Battery Anodes
Silicon anode batteries, boasting an impressive theoretical capacity of 4,200 milliamperes per hour per gram, are poised to reshape the field of energy storage, leaving traditional graphite anodes in the dust. This extraordinary capacity makes these batteries a suitable candidate for developing the next generation of high-energy-density batteries. These improvements could benefit the electronics industry,…
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The Science Behind State of Charge and Its Impact on EV Battery Efficiency
Introduction Improvements in the State of Charge (SOC) significantly enhance electric vehicle performance by reducing range anxiety, extending battery life, and ensuring better energy efficiency. This promotes consumer confidence and drives the adoption of EVs. SOC denotes the percentage of remaining usable capacity within the battery. Operating an EV at extremes of SOC (very high…