AAH #743 - Improving EV Batteries At A Microscopic Level
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Alan Tobb from the University of Michigan's Electric Vehicle Research Center discusses groundbreaking advancements in EV battery technology, including the use of electron microscopes to study individual battery particles. He highlights the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, even involving neuroscientists, to enhance battery efficiency. The conversation covers the future of electric vehicles in the U.S., the challenges of infrastructure, and the potential for hybrid battery systems. Tobb emphasizes the need for innovation in both batteries and motors to maintain competitiveness in the automotive industry.
Tesla Model Y
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Dodge Charger
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Ford F-150 Lightning
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Chevrolet Silveratto
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G-Class G Wagon
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Land Rover Range Rover
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Jeep Cherokee
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