V-Charge system lets electric cars act as their own valets

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Although the battery range of electric vehicles continues to improve, it's still quite likely that as EVs become more popular, so will their integration into larger transportation networks – in other words, people will drive their electric cars to transfer points such as train stations, instead of making entire long trips solely by driving. With that in mind, the European V-Charge consortium is developing a system whereby users can just step out of their vehicle when they reach a public transit station, leaving the car to head off on its own to find a parking spot. .. Continue Reading V-Charge system lets electric cars act as their own valets



Section: Automotive



Tags: Autonomous Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Parking, public transportation, Self-Driving



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