> Such systems enable greatly reduced charging times, as long as they are using fast chargers capable of working at up to 270kW.
> It also allows for weight reduction, as less copper is needed in the electric system. Electric motors are much simpler than combustion engines in construction and at their core they have a rotor, which is driven by a changing magnetic field. To induce this field, electrical systems often use up to four times the amount of copper found in combustion engines; higher voltages reduces the need for large amounts of copper. This permits smaller motors, freeing space in the vehicle for batteries.
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> Such systems enable greatly reduced charging times, as long as they are using fast chargers capable of working at up to 270kW.
> It also allows for weight reduction, as less copper is needed in the electric system. Electric motors are much simpler than combustion engines in construction and at their core they have a rotor, which is driven by a changing magnetic field. To induce this field, electrical systems often use up to four times the amount of copper found in combustion engines; higher voltages reduces the need for large amounts of copper. This permits smaller motors, freeing space in the vehicle for batteries.