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Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways for Week 2: EVs, Batteries and Charging.

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Here are the key concepts and insights from this week:

what is an e-powertrain and how a battery works
where do battery materials come from and how batteries are produced
charging options for EVs
differences between AC and DC chargers.

With these essential points, you now have the knowledge required for the next weeks of this course. This knowledge includes an appreciation of the immense importance of the main components of the EV.

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This content is taken from Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) online course

Exploring the World of Electric Mobility: Key Concepts and Strategies

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