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Old 06-11-2018, 02:23 PM   #2012 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
I think for higher charging rates, that direct contact of DC connectors is needed.
They talk about new batteries that will charge three to eight times faster to be competitive with liquid fuels. That will be like trying to channel a lightning bolt through the cable.

Wireless over-the-road charging would involve plasma discharges and EDM pitting of the inductor plate.
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