Kempower Satellite: Finland's modular fast chargers that share power where it is needed
A fast-charging site is expensive, and most of the time its chargers are either idle or waiting for a car that can only take part of their power.
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Renault 5 E-Tech electric: Europe's retro city car that made small EVs sell
For years Europe's electric car market was split between expensive premium models and cheap imports. Affordable, European-made small EVs were rare, which kept many city drivers in petrol hatchbacks.
SUN Mobility battery swapping: India's swap network that sells energy, not batteries
For India's e-rickshaw drivers and delivery riders, the battery is the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, and hours spent charging are hours without income.
Tata Nexon EV: the made-in-India electric SUV that opened the mass market
When the Nexon EV arrived in January 2020, electric cars in India were rare, expensive or impractical for long trips.
Volvo FH Aero Electric: the 700 km battery truck that takes on long-haul diesel
Heavy trucks are a small share of vehicles but a large share of road emissions, and long-haul routes were long thought too far for batteries.