# data[].attributes.body
-Charge Point is the #1 company leading in EV charging stations and charging efficiency
-Charge Point has over 20,000 stations worldwide and is increasing in number of stations
-As of 2022, Charge Point has made its mark of 30,000 charging stations

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
EVSE | Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations - ChargePoint

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
ChargePoint is the world’s largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North America and Europe. Join the EV revolution for a greener tomorrow.

# data[].attributes.body
-Loop area antennas: are ideal for preventing eddy currents
-Primary and Secondary Coil Resistance: the material for the coils must be stable to have little or no electrical resistance
-Flux Coupling: "Both the coils of the transformer must be wound in such a manner that flux coupling among the coils is utmost as power transfer from one coil to another will takes place during flux linkages."

# data[].attributes.headline
How to avoid EV battery malfunctions and accidents.

# data[].attributes.subject
How to avoid EV battery malfunctions and accidents.

# data[].attributes.body
-Decrease the exposure of high temperatures to the vehicle
-Avoid 100% charge
-Avoid fast charging
-Control battery storage if vehicle is left alone for long periods of time

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Calendar aging is not the only reason that ages a battery. It is likely to be the key degradation mechanism for electric car batteries, but the state of battery charge and the exposure to extreme temperatures also impact dramatically on battery life.
1. Minimize exposure to extremely high temperatures when parked
Exposure to the extreme heat while parking unplugged is when the frequent danger occurs. An automated temperature control system installed in your electric car will needlessly drain your batteries to keep the temperatures down for optimal efficiency. While this performance should only work when your electric vehicle is on the road using its battery, park your electric car in the shade or plug-in so that its thermal management system functions only using grid power, and make sure a stable range of temperatures during operation either.
2. Minimize the batteries at 100% state of charge
Electric cars already have installed with a battery management system that avoids them being charged and discharged at the extreme state of charge. Keeping the state of battery charge, from 0 percent to 100 percent , also improves the performance of the battery life of your vehicle. Even though a full charge will give you the maximum operating time, it is never a good idea for the overall lifespan of your battery.
3. Avoid using fast charging
If your batteries are soon-to-be die out, using a fast-charging is a great convenience. However, it presses so much current into the batteries in a short period which strains your EV battery and wanes them faster. While it is hard to notice its degradation, eight years of standard charging will give you 10% more battery life compared to 8 years of using fast charging.
4. Control the optimal battery state of charge during long storage
EVs that are parked or stored with an empty or full battery also degrades the battery. If you do not use your electric car often or having a long trip plan, get a timed charger, and plug it in. Leaving your vehicle at 100 percent while parked at a certain place for a long period, the battery will struggle with preserving its state of charge while you are away. One strategy is to set the charger to keep the charge just above the low mark, not filling it up to the maximum capacity, at an average charge level between 25 percent and 75 percent.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How to extend EV battery life? | Kia British Dominica

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Calendar aging is not the only reason that ages a battery. It is likely to be the key degradation mechanism for electric car batteries, but the state of battery charge and the exposure to extreme temperatures also impact dramatically on battery life. 1.

# data[].attributes.body
-A Tesla exploded in a California's couple home causing a massive house fire and also caused a next door Tesla to explode as well
-These vehicles exploded while charging
-Tesla batteries are raising concerns in the safety of the vehicles
-These batteries are exploding due to overheating or a malfunction in the electrical system
-The batteries contain lithium which is considered a major health hazard in humans and the environment

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A couple said their Tesla Model S caught fire while charging overnight, per The Washington Post.

The Tesla ignited a second Model S next to it and caused a massive house fire, they said.

A fire report said the blaze caused about $1 million worth of damage, per The Post.

A California couple has said that their Tesla Model S caught fire while charging in their garage overnight, spread to a second Tesla vehicle before engulfing their house in flames.

Yogi and Carolyn Vindum, residents of San Ramon, California, have not been able to return to their home since the blaze, which happened on December 30 last year, The Washington Post reported.

"If we had lived upstairs in this house, we'd be dead," Yogi Vindum told the Post, which was the first publication to report the fire on Wednesday.

Yogi Vindum said that a car alarm woke them up at 5.37 a.m. that morning as the house filled with smoke, per the Post.

The couple's 2013 Tesla Model S 85 had caught fire as it was charging, and ignited a second Tesla Model S parked next to it - creating explosions strong enough to blow off the garage doors, they told the Post.

The Post's report included video footage of the fire taken by Yogi Vindum on the night.

The Post said that the Vindums received a fire inspection report in July which cited either the car's thermal management system or electrical system as the possible cause of the blaze.
Read more: Here are the 9 Tesla execs and rivals who could someday replace Elon Musk as CEO
Yogi Vindum told the Post in an video interview that the fire ripped through the garage up to the office above, and destroyed a further two rooms and a bathroom. He and his wife were sleeping in the back of the house and escaped without injuries, he said.

The fire caused more than $1 million worth of damage, the Post reported, citing a report by the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.

"The firemen said it was so hot that they couldn't walk up the driveway," Yogi Vindum told The Post. At least six fire trucks arrived at the scene, he said.

Tesla has faced mounting concerns over numerous reports of its vehicles catching fire. In July, a new Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly caught fire in Philadelphia while its was being driven, Mark Geragos, the owner's lawyer, said.

In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into a potential problem in Tesla Model S and X batteries that could cause fires, it said in a letter addressed to a Tesla lawyer at the time.

The NHTSA told Insider in an email that it would not comment on an open investigation.

Other automakers are facing scrutiny over the safety of their electric vehicles as they rush to release new models. In February, Hyundai recalled 82,000 EVs to replace their battery systems over fire safety concerns, per Reuters.

And General Motors told around 51,000 owners of previously recalled 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in July to avoid parking them indoors or charging them unattended, after receiving reports that two had caught fire in the weeks prior.

Tesla did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
A California couple's Tesla caught fire while charging overnight, ignited another Tesla next to it, and caused a massive house fire. They haven't been home in 8 months.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
A couple said their Tesla Model S caught fire while charging overnight, per The Washington Post. The Tesla ignited a second Model S next to it and caused a massive house fire, they said. A fire report said the blaze caused about $1 million worth of damage, per The Post.

# data[].attributes.body
-It has come to mind that the batteries of EVs are very fragile and require high amounts of power

-If an area of homes has a pattern of electric vehicle ownership, this means that the nearby electric transformer will be very overwhelmed and it may decrease in life

# data[].attributes.body
-The EV market is growing fast, but demand for innovative charging and charge management solutions is overwhelming
-The fast-charging EVs are excellent, but addressing local grid infrastructures is very important and if not notified, can cause electrical issues

rel.gov

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
NREL is investigating multiple avenues for managing the grid impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) across the site-integrated and distribution system levels using power-hardware-in-the-loop capabilities.

With the market share for longer-range EVs continuing to grow, so does the demand for innovative charging and charge-management solutions. Extreme fast charging of 200 kW can significantly increase recharging speeds, but the ability to address challenges for the local grid infrastructure as well as vehicle-connected charge equipment is vital. Connected and intelligent charge management solutions can enable widespread vehicle electrification without negatively impacting the grid, possibly providing additional benefits.

At NREL's Optimization and Control Laboratory, researchers develop optimal strategies for coordinating EVs with buildings, the grid, and other energy systems.

Research in NREL's Optimization and Control Laboratory focuses on enabling greater EV adoption as part of a larger system of electrification. Its core capabilities include:

Electrical infrastructure for two individual sites, with each site including 480-V and 208/120-V or 240/120-V breaker panels and integrated circuit-level power meters

System performance testing of extreme fast-charging systems with vehicles capable of using ~350-kW charging

Connection to grid and PV simulators and other distributed energy resources for grid interactivity research at over 1 MW

Hardware-in-the-loop integrated control to enable experiments for DC charging of EVs up to 350 kW so researchers can emulate the vehicle response for different battery chemistry, battery capacity, and battery thermal designs

Connection to the other AC and DC resources via the building's research electrical distribution buses

Hardware-in-the-loop integrated control to enable experiments for AC grid dynamics from DC charging of EVs up to 350 kW so researchers can emulate grid response for evaluating how charging equipment controls impact the grid.

Contact

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
NREL is investigating multiple avenues for managing the grid impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) across the site-integrated and distribution system levels using power-hardware-in-the-loop capabilities. With the market share for longer-range EVs continuing to grow, so does the demand for innovative charging and charge-management solutions.

# data[].attributes.headline
Electric vehicles overwhelm the power grid

# data[].attributes.subject
Electric vehicles overwhelm the power grid

# data[].attributes.body
-A statistic from Germany showed the amount of electric energy being used at different times of the day
-Demand for electric energy is too overwhelming for the power grid and the use of EV charging might take up either 4% or 50% of the grid

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
As nations prepare for an onslaught of electric cars on the road, we delve into the impact such demand could have on the national grid.

# data[].attributes.body
-Companies such as Honda and Mazda are making a lineup to produce electric sports cars for enthusiasts looking for something more sporty
-Companies expect to have zero-emission vehicles by 2024
-Ultrium batteries will provide for long-range travel in electric vehicles

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Automakers Are Adding Electric Vehicles to Lineups

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The company aims for all its sales to be zero-emissions electrified vehicles by 2040. The projected ramp-up to this goal is 40 percent of sales by 2030 and 80 percent by 2035. To accomplish this goal, Honda has formed a couple of major partnerships and committed to investing $40 billion in EV research and development, including engineering solid state batteries.