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• Lucid beats Tesla in range, going 520 miles on a charge, EPA says
  
  How far electric cars can travel before they have to be plugged in is important because the infrastructure for charging the vehicles is in its infancy, and filling up a battery can take hours depending on the car and charger.
  Niraj Chokshi.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:10:42 +0000.
• GM extends shutdown of Bolt EV production amid recall and battery fires
  
  The plant has been shuttered since Aug. 23 as a result of a battery pack shortage related to the recall.
  CNBC.  Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:40:28 GMT.
• World EV Day: AA says EV ranges are 'far better than drivers think'
  
  On World EV Day, we examine the latest reports into what would make battery electric cars more appealing to a greater number of drivers.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:34:37 GMT.
• Your Batteries Are Due for Disruption
  
  This week, a more efficient type of battery arrives in a wristband fitness tracker. It could soon reach smart glasses, cars and even aircraft.
  Cade Metz.  New York Times.  Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:11 +0000.
• Battery Scarcity Could Dwarf Chip Shortage Impact On Global Auto Sales
  
  Growth in the global auto market will slow in the second half of 2021 after the initial spurt to celebrate recovery from the coronavirus lockdown. But tight supplies of batteries threaten to disrupt vehicle output later in the decade.
  By Neil Winton, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:26:33 -0400.
• General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Bolts Over Battery Fire Hazard
  
  The automaker has told owners of the 51,000 vehicles, from the 2017 to 2019 model years, to take precautions until defects are remedied.
  Neal E. Boudette.  New York Times.  Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:42:00 +0000.
• GM tells 50K Chevrolet Bolt EV owners to park outside due to fire risk
  
  GM and NHTSA are warning some Chevrolet Bolt EV owners to park their cars outside due to a fire risk. A manufacturing defect in their battery packs can short and cause a fire.
  Gary Gastelu.  Fox News.  Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:35:03 GMT.
• Massive Cadillac Lyriq Screen Sign Of Unboxing Future Vehicle Displays
  
  When the battery electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV arrives next year, it may mark the beginning of the end for the familiar rectangular display screens.
  By Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400.
• Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force
  
  As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe.
  BBC News.  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:38:27 GMT.
• Electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 debuts with fast charging and sleeper seats
  
  The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will have a range of 300 miles per charge when it goes on sale this fall. The compact utility vehicle is capable of charging its battery to 80 percent in just 18 minutes and has reclining sleeper seats with footrests.
  Gary Gastelu.  Fox News.  Tue, 25 May 2021 15:15:06 GMT.

• Automotive Alternator (Captioned Picture)
  
  An alternator is one of the most important automotive components, as it charges the battery and provides power to the vehicle. Auto parts stores carry a variety of alternators as well as other automotive parts for all makes and models.
  

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• Jumblex.org Battery Page (Directory Page)
  
  This battery category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://en.jumblex.org/battery/
  

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