Scientists Seek to Leverage Wiring Innovations to Boost EV Efficiency and Range
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular every day, but they still face a big challenge; weight. Compared to traditional cars that use petrol or diesel, EVs are much heavier. One major reason for this is their large battery packs. For example, the Chevrolet Silverado EV weighs nearly 9,000 pounds, making it one of the heaviest vehicles on the road. But scientists believe that even small changes can make a difference. That’s why researchers in Norway are exploring ways to reduce EV weight by focusing on something many people don’t think about: wiring. Most EVs use copper for wiring because…