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top 646 A team of engineers from the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center believes that your EV batteries will last much longer than promised. This team released a report demonstrating that manufacturers have tested batteries incorrectly for years. Their study highlights how realistic driving patterns versus lab testing produce varying results. Here's what you need to know. In the past, EV battery testing was done in a lab. The industry standard required using a repetitive constant charge and discharge cycle. This method would be repeated until the battery degraded beyond use. Surprisingly, it turns out that this method of testing batteries isn't accurate. The truth is your EV battery could last almost 40% longer. Problems with EV Batteries Today There are several concerns with EV batteries that need to be addressed to drive mainstream EV adoption forward. For one, EV batteries are one of the most expensive parts of the vehicle. On average, the battery accounts for 30% of the total costs. The costs of EV batteries continue to decline, but they still remain one of the biggest cost hurdles to large-scale adoption. Source – EVBox Replacement Woes The cost of EV batteries affects both the price of the vehicle's sale and its maintenance costs. For example, EV manufacturers like Tesla warranty their batteries for 8 years or 150K miles. This is less than the average EV battery life expectancy of 10-20 years. As such, older EV owners may find that their battery performance is not what they expected. Cost-wise, replacing an EV battery can range from $5k to +$35K for a Tesla, meaning that replacing a battery can cost as much as a used vehicle in some instances. As such, considerable effort has gone towards extending battery life. Thankfully, it turns out that many EV batteries will far outlive their stated manufactured expectancy. Dynamic Cycling – EV Batteries Study A study published this week in Nature Energy highlights how stop-and-go daily driving patterns extend the life expectancy of EV batteries. The engineers found that stop-and-go traffic, leaving your car parked for hours between trips, and other daily commute driving tasks extended battery life by about a third compared to lab tests. Dynamic Cycling – EV Batteries Test To test their theory, engineers came up with four types of EV discharge profiles. These profiles were based on daily driving patterns that were gathered from real driving data. They also set up some batteries using the traditional charge/discharge cycles as a test medium. As part of their test, they used 92 commercially available lithium-ion batteries. The batteries were left to their respective discharge profiles for the last 2-years as engineers carefully monitored their degradation. They then took this data and created a machine-learning algorithm. Dynamic Cycling – EV Batteries ML The ML (machine learning) algorithm was a major step forward for the team as it combined past data, advanced controls, and active simulations. As such, it allowed them to lower research costs and run millions of scenarios across a massive array of dynamic discharge profiles. This data could then be used to further develop the ML algorithm. Dynamic Cycling – EV Batteries Results The engineer's study revealed that the realistic discharge profiles lasted much longer than the original discharge testing profiles. On average, the tested batteries showed a 40% increase in life expectancy. It turns out that the hours your EV sits and the moment when you get on the acceleration are all beneficial to its life expectancy. They also found a correlation between sharp accelerations and battery life. Unlike combustion engines, flooring in an EV is good for the battery and can enhance life expectancy. It allows the battery to cycle when used in conjunction with rest periods. Time Matters The engineers revealed that time plays a bigger role in battery life than previously expected. For example, letting your battery rest for several hours can be beneficial to its life expectancy. The data revealed that daily drivers, who often got to a destination like work and left their car sitting for hours, gained additional battery life expectancy. This added battery life was due to the couple-hour rest period allowing the battery to cool off. The data also revealed that letting your battery sit for too long is far more detrimental to its performance than thought. EV batteries can decay quickly when left sitting or not charged for a long time. The results determined that non-use is more dangerous to battery life than overuse. Researchers This study was led by engineers from SLAC-Stanford Battery Center. The team combined material science, engineering, computer science, and advanced ML algorithms to accurately map battery degradation based on driving patterns. Now, they seek to utilize their data to create more efficient and durable batteries. Source – Stanford Report Companies that Can Benefit from this Research Many industries could see increased revenue due to enhanced battery life. This research could have long-reaching effects across multiple industries that rely on battery-powered products. From tomorrow's self-driving cars to your smartwatch, longer-lasting batteries could benefit everyone. Here is one company that is ideally positioned to benefit from this study. QuantumScape QuantumScape ( QS -1.83% ) was founded in 2010 to provide high-performance solid-state batteries to the EV market. The company's founders Jagdeep Singh, Tim Holme, and Professor Fritz Prinz of Stanford University pioneered several technological breakthroughs including the creation of a ceramic separator that enhances battery life. QuantumScape Corporation ( QS -1.83% ) QuantumScape is a leading EV battery manufacturer with strategic partnerships with industry leaders including Volkswagen. Volkswagen pledged $100M to the company in 2018. In 2024, they unveiled an EV battery prototype that could handle 1000 charging cycles, demonstrating their progress. Notably, the company's stock has seen some drawbacks over the last few years. However, its positioning and proximity to releasing game-changing products have analysts convinced that QuantumScape has a bright future. EV Batteries – The Key to Future Adoption EV batteries are one of the most important aspects of adoption. This research highlights how recent advancements continue to improve battery performance and life expectancy. Additionally, this research demonstrates how tomorrow's batteries will benefit from ML algorithms to ensure that they are the most efficient and powerful yet. For now, you have to give a salute to this team as their research could help power the batteries of the future. Learn about other tech advancements now .Off the couch and into the fireIn this burgeoning realm of the "edgy" influencer, authenticity is key. Followers are drawn to these influencers because of their realness, their sincerity, and their willingness to share both the highs and lows of their lives. By embracing their vulnerabilities and imperfections, they connect with their audience on a deep and meaningful level, forging genuine relationships that transcend the digital divide.

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Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator Marina Chirakova says there is not enough evidence to continue the investigation into the allegation at a hotel. Prosecutors never publicly named the suspect in the investigation but some Swedish media reported it was Mbappé. The Real Madrid striker visited Stockholm in October during a break in the Spanish league. At the time, Mbappé’s legal team dismissed those reports as false. Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter is The Associated Press college football player of the year. Hunter received 26 of the 43 votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. Boise State tailback Ashton Jeanty finished second with 16 votes, and Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo received one vote. A throwback player who rarely left the field, Hunter had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver. He had four interceptions and 11 passes defensed as a shutdown corner. Hunter helped the the 20th-ranked Buffaloes to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the Alamo Bowl against BYU. 2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says LONDON (AP) — A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there. Lina al-Hathloul is a London-based activist whose sister was jailed in Saudi Arabia then banned from travel after campaigning to end a ban on women driving. When FIFA confirmed the kingdom as the 2034 tournament host on Wednesday its president Gianni Infantino acknowledged “the world will be watching” for positive social change. Al-Hathloul says western people “will be very safe” at the World Cup but "will see a bubble of what Saudi Arabia is.” Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series. Front Row and 23XI rejected NASCAR's new revenue sharing agreement and have gone to court. NASCAR now says it will move forward in 2025 with 32 chartered teams and eight open spots, with offers on charters for Front Row and 23XI rescinded and the SHR charters in limbo. Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in Thursday's game which was played in Singapore. He has surpassed the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. Dommaraju is now also the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. Hojlund scores twice for Manchester United to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in Europa League Rasmus Hojlund scored twice after coming off the bench and Manchester United rallied to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League. The Denmark striker netted in the 88th minute after collecting Bruno Fernandes’ pass off a free kick to seal the victory. Ahead of the late games, United moved to fifth place with 12 points from six games. Hojlund came on in the 56th to replace Marcus Rashford and scored an equalizer six minutes later. In the Conference League a youthful Chelsea lineup made the most of a long trip to Kazakhstan by beating Astana 3-1 to stay perfect in the third-tier competition. NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC Bill Belichick is already the most decorated coach in NFL history. His next challenge is college football after he agreed to a five-year deal to coach at North Carolina. 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