What Really Gives Your EV that Extra Charge with AMP CEO, Anil Paryani

<p>In the last year, a number of auto companies have announced huge investments into the development of electric vehicles, with some committing to transforming their entire fleets over to clean energy. In the past, the biggest hurdle consumers and businesses had to overcome when switching to electric power was the question of battery life. Drivers were worried, and understandably so, about whether their car’s battery would be  powerful enough to get them where they needed to go, hassle-free. The answer is yes, and it’s thanks to some interesting software that a cleaner future is possible.</p><p><i>"By unleashing what we call depth of discharge and top of charge on a battery just with software, we can add five to 10% range. And so that may not sound a lot, but if you have a car that's 300 miles, now it's 330 miles that trip to the beach is no problem.” </i></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-paryani">Anil Paryani</a> is an EV industry veteran and pioneer who possesses more than 30 patents and currently he serves as the CEO of <a href="https://www.automotivepower.com/about-us/">Automotive Power</a>, where he is committed to getting the most out of your electric vehicle. On this episode of <i>IT Visionaries</i>, Anil explains what really controls an EV battery’s capacity and overall performance, and he reveals why you might not need that fast charging station afterall. </p><p><strong>Main Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Can I Get Some Charge?</strong>: In order for electric vehicles to become widely adopted, consumers need to feel confident that they can get to their desired destination. Fast-charging stations already exist, but there is still a mental hurdle consumers have to clear in order to feel secure in their ability to get from point A to point B. As such, more charging stations and options are still needed in more locations to give drivers the sense of security they require. </li><li><strong>Running to the Edge</strong>: Preventing lithium platinum plating is what will keep your car runnin