At the end of 2020, PM Boris Johnson announced a change in government policy on the use of fossil fuels in cars, bringing forward a ban on selling new petrol or diesel cars from 2035 to 2030, as part of a £12bn green industrial strategy to tackle climate change.
For electric cars to become commercially attractive, the industry is considering a target of 10 minutes for 80% charge on the battery. The main objective is better reliability and safety so drivers can reach their destination without an issue. As innovative technology emerges in this field, new challenges become evident. One major hurdle for lithium ion battery technology is dealing with the high heat load generated during charge transfer in this brief time…
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