MERCEDES EQC, TESLA SOFTWARE UPDATES, ELECTRIC PLANES & FULLY CHARGED LIVE NEWS | FULLY CHARGED

EV Channels Review

This news update from Fully Charged covers a range of topics, from upcoming electric vehicles to advancements in electric aviation. The host highlights the rapid pace of new EV releases, noting that many upcoming models will be smaller and more affordable, addressing a key market need. A significant portion of the review focuses on the Mercedes EQC, praising its innovative battery preheating system designed to optimize rapid charging, reducing charge times by up to 25%. This feature is lauded as a brilliant and unique solution. The update also touches upon Tesla's continuous software improvements, drawing a parallel to the EQC's battery preconditioning feature, raising questions about feature development timelines. The segment on electric aircraft discusses ongoing developments, including a Canadian airline converting de Havilland Beavers, and forecasts the viability of short-haul electric flights by 2025, with Norway aiming for all internal short-haul flights to be electric. The review also includes a recommendation for the Netflix series 'Occupied' and provides extensive details about the upcoming Fully Charged Live 2019 event, emphasizing its comprehensive showcase of EVs, renewable energy tech, and associated activities, while noting the lack of on-site charging facilities.