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Why 800-volt electric cars are 'a really big deal'

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April 05, 2022 04:00 AM

Electric cars make up only about 10 percent of the global market, but already automakers and suppliers are preparing for the next generation of components, with solid-state batteries, axial flux motors -- and now, 800-volt electrical systems that promise to cut charging time in half, sharply reduce battery size and cost, and increase drivetrain efficiency.

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