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PurismEV, a startup that's setting its sights on energy efficiency. Its product, AI energy efficiency system, addresses EV range anxiety by increasing vehicle range by 40% and extending lifetime by 2.3 times. It also introduces a Software as a Service (SaaS) model for retrofitting existing EV fleets, boosting operational efficiency.
In the race to electrify our roads, electric vehicles (EVs) promise a future that's not only greener but also more efficient. Why aren’t EVs everywhere yet? Because the battery is still the pain point as auto companies shift gears from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. Their cost remains a substantial barrier, as the core of the battery cell accounts for 30-40% of the total price of an electric vehicle. And its longevity and efficiency pose challenges to EV makers, too.
“Electric vehicle motors, influenced by the people driving habits, can experience a staggering 40% to 95% variation in battery energy conversion efficiency,” said PurismEV co-founder Gigi Huang. Such a vast discrepancy in performance directly impacts battery lifespan. The quest is to discover a means of extending battery range while minimizing potential cost burdens.
