As the electric vehicle (EV) increases, drivers may start to find queues adding to their more time at charging stations. One potential solution to this is to swap out the run-down battery pack for a new one, and a company has just revealed that it’s managed to do so in just five minutes.
Since the company launched its first-generation battery swap station back in 2021, the company reports that stations have been built across the San Francisco Bay Area to support fleet (车队) partners in testing the quick-swap solution. The company has also been in consultation with a delivery services to get a better understanding of their needs.
“When working with these fleets, we continuously heard that despite efforts to electrify fleets, drivers could spend up to 10-12 hours at a charging station.” said the company in a blog post. “There is a lack of reliable EV charging for city residents who don’t have access to garages and the option of overnight charging, and our new solution seeks to fix that.”
The latest station is designed to support EVs of all sizes—from small passenger cars to mid-sized delivery vans. EVs fitted with modular batteries could roll onto the platform and have its spent modules automatically removed and replaced with fully charged ones within 10 minutes. The removed battery units are then recharged, ready for the next customer.
The shoebox-sized battery modules have been developed to improve their safety, and can be fit for any modern EV. The new stations have been redesigned for easier building at a site in just three days, and have also been made more durable to suit different local conditions as the company expands. They can also be remotely monitored 24 hours for enhanced safety and customer support.
The company is now calling for more EV manufacturers, fleet operators and municipalities to join them in the quest to electrify.
【小题1】What is the problem that EV drivers are worried about?| A．Driving EVs takes up their too much time. |
| B．They have to wait long to charge their EVs. |
| C．They have to buy new batteries to replace the old ones. |
| D．EVs are in bad quality despite increasing development. |
| A．To build charging stations. |
| B．To deliver the last-mile goods. |
| C．To obtain some related information. |
| D．To give a helping hand in fixing vehicles. |
| A．Time-saving and safe. | B．Universal and pricey. |
| C．Heavy and complicated. | D．Convenient and durable. |
| A．A Company Is Developing a New and Safe EV |
| B．A Company Strengthens the Cooperation with Its Partners |
| C．A Company Has Expanded Its Charging Stations Across the World |
| D．A Company Makes the Replacement of EV Batteries Safe and Fast |
