Articles tagged with "range-anxiety"
10 New Public EV Chargers Coming To Decatur, Illinois - CleanTechnica
Decatur, Illinois, is set to receive 10 new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including six fast chargers and four Level 2 chargers, increasing its current total of approximately 67 public chargers. This expansion aligns with the city’s EV Readiness Plan and guidance from the U.S. Department of Energy, addressing Decatur’s lag in publicly accessible EV infrastructure compared to regional peers. The new chargers are part of a broader regional effort, with Springfield—about 38 miles away—also installing chargers, resulting in 50 new public chargers in the area. This incremental growth reflects the gradual nature of expanding EV charging infrastructure. The article emphasizes that increasing public chargers helps alleviate “range anxiety,” a common barrier to EV adoption, by ensuring drivers have convenient access to charging stations spaced roughly 30 miles apart or less. It notes that most U.S. vehicle trips are short—under 6 miles—and only a small percentage exceed 30 miles, suggesting that extremely long EV ranges are unnecessary if
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The Cadillac Escalade IQ, an all-electric SUV with a massive 221 kWh battery, demonstrated an impressive real-world driving range of over 600 miles on a single charge when driven at 60 mph, and 482 miles at 70 mph. These tests reflect practical driving conditions, especially in congested areas where maintaining 60 mph is common. Despite its large size and relatively low aerodynamic efficiency (2.7 miles per kWh), the Escalade IQ offers a significant improvement in energy efficiency compared to its gasoline counterpart, achieving 59 MPGe versus about 14 mpg combined for the gas version. The vehicle can also charge at rates exceeding 300 kW, though charging speeds vary due to the battery’s charging curve. The article emphasizes that while driving over 600 miles without recharging is possible, typical long-distance trips involve multiple stops at public EV chargers, which are increasingly available and help alleviate range anxiety. The Escalade IQ weighs over 9,000 pounds, and while critics
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