Range gain A week of generally warmer weather and a re-charge added only a modest amount of range gain in the Kia Niro. A new recharge saw range rise to only 218 miles, vs the 214 miles we saw about 10 days ago. That number is extrapolated from the 95% charge and resulting 207 miles …
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Chevrolet symbols A full review of 2026 Chevrolet symbols adds 23 new indicators to the database for the company’s models. Nine of the entries are brand new and they now number nearly 130 in total! Included in the additions is the discovery that Chevrolet uses three different sets of three lane departure warnings and indicators …
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NY International Auto Show This year’s NY International Auto Show, to be held April 3–12, 2026, now features a broader lineup of family-friendly attractions designed to be enjoyed together, including a Kids EV Test Track. The Show has evolved into a full-day experience that blends vehicles with hands-on fun for visitors of all ages. The …
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Performance transmission This is a Performance Transmission Active Indicator symbol. Found in the Chevrolet Corvette, it will appear in green if the transmission shift points have been altered to enhance the vehicle behavior when track driving. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to …
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EV’s battery life In assembling yesterday’s post on an EV’s battery life, I ran across this piece from Recurrent. It describes a simple way to ensure that the battery in your electric vehicle (EV) stays healthy longer, and its depth of discharge (DOD). It’s a little complicated, but this summary should help. To calculate depth …
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EV battery longevity A new study from Canada’s Geotab finds that EV battery longevity should not be a concern when considering the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV). In fact, the analysis of more than 22,700 EVs from 21 different models finds that modern EV batteries will likely outlast the service life of the vehicle. …
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Battery or capacitor Only a few hours after yesterday’s post asking whether Donut Lab‘s power pack was a battery or capacitor, I was sent a link from Miss GoElectric that features a “solid” breakdown of the company’s technology and where it might have originated. The word “might” is important because, while there are traceable links …
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Marc Favreau
The author has 30+ years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph's, ME: MS, RPI, NY
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