Could Charging EVs Be as Fast as Refilling a Gas Tank?
Electric cars have been dubbed the next frontier of vehicular travel as countries around the world scramble to cut their carbon emissions in a bid to curb climate change. Instead of an internal combustion engine, electric vehicles (“EVs”) use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery coupled with an electric motor for power. Despite their obvious environmental benefits, not everyone is sold on electric vehicles, and slow charging rates are partly to blame. Unlike filling up a petrol or diesel-powered car, which can be done in as little as five minutes, electric vehicles take quite a while to recharge. Even with fast charging…