AUGUST 2022AUTOTECHOUTLOOK.COM8IN MY OPINIONAs electric vehicle driving range continues to improve, more drivers feel comfortable taking to the road in electric vehicles (EVs).Most new EVs can travel more than 250 miles on a single charge, with some reaching greater than 350 miles of range.Factors such as road conditions, driving style, vehicle load and ambient temperature can affect actual range performance. Automakers are responding to quickly increasing consumer demand for electric vehicles by introducing many new models in all segments in the United States and Europe. With every new model introduction, carmakers are looking for ways to improve the driving range of their vehicles and reduce range anxiety so that more consumers will buy their EV offerings.Charging away from home has become more accessible, with fast-charging Level 3 stations now available at many highway rest stops, malls, restaurants and markets, but research continues to show that "range anxiety" is still among the top reasons consumers hesitate in making the switch to EVs.Batteries themselves have been a primary focus for improving performance as well. Now, as EV makers continue their efforts to reduce the battery power drain that can happen while driving, they're looking for solutions to most effectively cool and heat cabins, motors and batteries--a particular challenge for EV makers. A Thermal Management System is a Practical Solution for EVs Estimates are that 52% of the new cars sold in the United States by 2030 will be EVs. As a result, automakers are working furiously to introduce appealing, cost-effective new EV models in every segment including subcompact cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Size, equipment and price points vary greatly from one model to another, but all EVs face a common By Rick Winick, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Mobile RefrigerantsTHE BEST WAY TO IMPROVE EV COMFORT, RANGE AND SUSTAINABILITYLOW-GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL REFRIGERANTS KEEP PASSENGERS AND BATTERIES COOLRick Winick
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