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Podcast: EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs
Episode: BONUS: The Tech Sheet (Pt1) - Why Do Cutting Edge EVs Have A 12 Volt Battery?
Description: WHY DO CUTTING EDGE EVS STILL HAVE A 12 VOLT BATTERY?Welcome back to EV News Daily, welcome The Tech Sheet, the name we give to special bonus episodes which explain the tech behind EVs.Despite the advances in electric vehicle technology, from massive lithium-ion battery packs to sophisticated power management systems, virtually every modern electric vehicle still carries what appears to be an automotive relic: the humble 12-volt lead-acid battery.This seemingly anachronistic component, dating back to automotive conventions established in the 1950s, continues to play a critical role in even the most advanced electric vehicles. The...