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 adds a Kids EV Test Track
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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How to increase your EV’s battery life
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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New study answers the question of EV battery longevity
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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Is Donut Lab’s power pack a battery or capacitor — Part II
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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Is Donut Lab’s power pack a battery or capacitor? Does it matter??
Battery or capacitor? Verge Motorcycles announced in January that it would have an electric motorcycle available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026. But, is the solid-state Donut Lab power pack it runs on a battery or capacitor? This is the question electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts are now debating. Basic tech First, a …
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Latest Niro re-charge produces only a small range gain
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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