• @GreyDalcenti
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    21 year ago

    Excited to see these developments. We picked up an EV6 GT-Line recently and love it. Looking forward to what’s on the horizon.

    Only thing I hope is that the charge network improves or that Hyundai/Kia partner with Tesla chargers so we don’t get left behind… which I recognize the barrier is the 800v DC is the holdback. Ironic, given it’s leaps ahead, once the architectures there. I also say this as a staunch anti-Musk.

    Either way. Exciting times!

    • @[email protected]
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      11 year ago

      I recognize the barrier is the 800v DC is the holdback.

      V4 Superchargers, along with tap-to-pay, will apparently have 800V capability. The trick for these 800v architecture companies will be how to mitigate the confusion for consumers about the differences between supercharger versions. Depending on the car, some may not charge at all, or charge slower than what customers expect (and therefore cost much more as well) through the use of a rectifier.

  • @[email protected]
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    21 year ago

    Its troublesome that they are developing yet another platform that will replace E-GIMP, but I understand that the tech is changing and it seems the new platform will help reduce costs. But unsure if that will transfer to consumer. I still think Hyundai and Kia will be some of the last that are onboarded on Tesla chargers though just because of the 800-volt architecture. I wonder if this will allow consumers to finely customize their ev’s or if we will still be stuck to the trim levels.

    I’m not excited for the Samsung displays and immersive driving experience. Can’t wait for Samsung to start showing ads on the screens related to where your navigating to. /s

  • @Desistance
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    21 year ago

    Seems in line with SK companies. Samsung is a juggernaut that probably wants in now that Google is doing it’s thing in the space.

  • Be Here Now
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    11 year ago

    Two companies I’d never want to have to rely on.