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Uni claims microwave HVAC tech can boost EV range

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the UK are working on a patent-pending microwave-based thermochemical HVAC system that could enhance the battery range of electric vehicles by up to 70 per cent.

Conceived by research lead Professor Yongliang Li in pursuit of zero-carbon technologies, the e-Thermal bank system combines a chemical heat pump with microwave energy to provide cabin temperature control. 

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