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Maintenance free valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA)
In the mid-70s, maintenance free valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries were introduced and rapidly became the dominant automotive technology. They worked so well in fact that most battery manufacturers cut their R&D budgets to the bone because VRLA batteries performed well and a complacent auto industry saw no reason to pay premium prices to fund further research. - Read More
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Battery recharging duration will be a major research area
As I keep saying, too many people are locked into a mindset that any EV must be recharged overnight, when that?s clearly not true. I expect quick recharge capability to be a major focus of battery research, nearly as much as reducing cost and extending the single-charge range.Never forget: The magic is in the second plug. - Read More
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