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Repeated exposure to extreme heat reduces hybrid battery life. Frequent Level 3 DC fast charging shortens the life expectancy of a plug-in hybrid battery. Habitual charging to 100% affects a plug-in ...

Researchers at MIT have made a discovery that could lead to significantly faster-charging electric cars and devices.The breakthrough relates to the fundamental reaction at the core of all lithium-ion ...

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The phrase “you’re doing it wrong” can apply to just about anything. For me, it’s cooking an egg soufflé (too much mixing), cross-country skiing (not enough glide), and—worst of all—cranking on a ...