dnotionThe vast majority of EV recharging is carried out at home, utilizing the convenience of home charging ports and free parking. Today, many EV drivers are reconsidering the source of the electricity they use to charge their cars, turning from grid-linked power to the free, sustainable electricity generated by home solar systems. In places…
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dnotionIt’s midmorning in Accra and a group of bike riders are inspecting their motorcycles before hitting the capital city’s busy roads for the day’s deliveries as lunchtime orders start to come in. Lawrence Akakpo removes a battery that powers his bike from its plug, fixes it to its seat on the two-wheeler, picks up…
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dnotionLithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are cheaper to produce and more stable than traditional nickel-based chemistries. A new study from a Tesla-funded lab found that LFP batteries degrade faster when fully charged. Repeated charging at a higher state of charge increases negative reactions within a pack. Electric vehicles powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP)…
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