UK researchers say vehicle-integrated PV better protects EV batteries than extending range

A new review finds that solar panels integrated into electric vehicles could provide more value through battery preservation and thermal management than by increasing driving range, and calls for standardized testing that accounts for real-

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25d PV Magazine Vehicle-integrated PV key to protecting EV batteries rather than extending range — UK researchers say vehicle-integrated PV could deliver greater value by preserving EV batteries rather than extending driving range.

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