Electric Vehicles Could Struggle in Extreme Temperatures, Draining Batteries Faster
In this research, scientists looked at how far electric cars can drive and how their batteries age over time. They did experiments on special batteries and found out how things like temperature and how you drive can affect the car's range. They built a computer model of an electric car using the experiment data. The model showed that driving faster or using lots of power can make the car run out of energy faster. Also, if the battery is almost empty every time you charge it, the battery can wear out quicker. The study suggests that using aggressive driving can make the battery age faster. Overall, this study helps us understand how electric cars work and how to make their batteries last longer.