It’s common knowledge that electrical outlets are not consistent around the world, and many are also aware that the U.S. voltage is lower than European voltage. However there is quite a lot of other significant variability, as shown in the…
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To most people electricity is all the same, other than sometimes it’s 240-volt instead of 120-volt. Behind the scenes, however, engineers and technicians work to ensure “power quality” for energy that both goes into and comes out of devices such…
When a natural disaster or even a short power outage occurs, gaining access to electricity quickly becomes an urgent need. Fortunately, many electric vehicles can serve as backup power sources. How does this work, you may ask, and how do…
Electric vehicles are widely understood to be less mechanically complex than combustion vehicles with engines and transmissions, yet there should be no illusion that electric technology is simple or does not require additional research and development to further enhance performance…
Hyundai Motor Company, the government of South Korea, a Korean taxi company, LG Energy Solution, and logistics company Hyundai Glovis this month signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to demonstrate the commercial benefits of leasing electric vehicles and their batteries…
Mark your calendar for September 15; according to a tweet by Elon Musk, that is the tentative date for Tesla’s annual shareholder meeting and “Battery Day,” which will include a tour of the company’s cell production system. Musk first described the…