Solid-state battery safety, GM two-way charging, Volvo XC40 Wireless Charger: Car News Today
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GM and PG&E are aiming to test two-way EV charging at home. Volvo is testing a high-capacity wireless charging feature on the XC40 Recharge taxi. And are solid-state batteries safer after all? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
GM now consider two-way charging an important part of all future electric vehicles. To that end, the company this morning announced a partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) that will help bring battery packs from residential owners’ electric vehicles to use as backup power home — and potentially stabilize the grid. While this is a small test program and details on the software and hardware are yet to be established, the utility company and automaker will look to expand the testing program later this year. .
Part of the buzz surrounding solid-state battery technology is that it’s safer; but new research led by the DOE shows that’s not always the case. Battery is missing due to impact can still lead to solid state cells overheating Not entirely different from conventional lithium-ion cells, the researchers found.
With technology from Momentum Dynamics, Volvo plans to test High-power wireless charging on XC40 Recharge electric SUV used as taxis. “Living city environments” and their near-constant use can help provide real-world testing of this technology, which offers speeds almost the same as fast charging but without the hassle. mess with cables and connectors.
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