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Automakers get creative to offset high EV battery costs

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The Renault Embleme concept combines a hydrogen fuel cell with a 40-kWh battery, resulting in a range of 350 km, which the automaker says is offset by a 5-minute refueling time versus recharging times that are at least 30 times longer. (PETER SIGAL)
October 22, 2024 11:48 AM

PARIS — Automakers demonstrated different ways to reduce battery size in new electric vehicles at the Paris auto show as they try to lower the cost of the most expensive component in an EV.

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