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In this episode - The EV of the Future . . . Have you noticed the number of electric vehicles currently on the market today? But realistically, the electric vehicle (EV) landscape is still in its early stages. According to a recent article in the How-To Geek newsletter, electric vehicles will soon be faster, have extended ranges, and wireless charging capabilities. For those who follow the EV market, we’ve witnessed substantial advancements in electric car technology, specifically performance and range, in recent years. Yet, major automakers such as Tesla and Ford have only scratched the surface, with game-changing features and innovations on the horizon. Here's a glimpse of what lies ahead. Imagine an electric car that can go over 700 miles on one charge and can recharge in under 10 minutes, just as fast as filling up at the gas station. This is what everyone is hoping for. Solid-state batteries could make it happen! Solid-state EV batteries are often regarded as the holy grail o...

In this episode - EV Batteries . . . I've been reading a lot lately about battery storage and the electric power grid. We thought you might find the following article from MYEV.com helpful, especially if you own an Electric Car (EV) or a Hybrid. The first is obvious, an electric car has far fewer moving parts in its electric motor than a gasoline engine. An EV uses a single-speed transmission, and EVs do not require over two-dozen standard automotive components that will eventually fail and need replacing. However, one area of concern that keeps coming up in consumer surveys is an electric car's battery life. In a recent study conducted by Cox Automotive, 46 percent of those considering an electric vehicle fear the battery pack would only last for 65,000 miles or less. To be sure, replacing an electric vehicle's battery is an expensive proposition. According to MYEV.com, a new battery pack for a Chevrolet Bolt EV is reportedly priced at $15,000+, not including the labor co...