Discussions of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery powered vehicles and technology.
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Burnish We ran into something very curious while finishing our Tesla updates. It was a suggestion to burnish the brakes after replacing brake pads and/or brake rotors. They go on to say that this might eliminate high-pitched squealing noise while braking, particularly when driving in rain, cold and/or humid climates. We weren’t familiar with the …
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Kia Niro EV If I have a single complaint regarding the Kia Niro EV I now drive, its the obnoxiously loud back-up warning the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) system gives off. And I’m not alone. The rules in the U.S. state that “The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 …
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Self driving Dodge introduced its first electric vehicle (EV), the Charger, and on brand, markets the car on its performance. But what stands out in the advertising is the direct hit on the “soulless, self driving sleep pods” presented by other manufacturers. Its a clever tactic aimed squarely at Tesla, although they are not alone …
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Breakdown weak link We’ve done two recent posts related to 12 volt start batteries over the last several months and now comes an item from Germany that puts a finger on the same item being a breakdown weak link that brings together electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Reported by InsideEVs, the …
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EV have a heater? Several weeks ago, when we were still in the grips of some pretty cold weather, I was asked, “does your EV have a heater?” As it happens the questioner was joking. However, it points out a problem that electric vehicles (EVs) still have: there is a sense in the everyday that …
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Porsche back-up open We have completed an update of the Porsche back-up open page which brings two add additions, one of which is a real doozy. With one exception, the majority of other models such as the Cayenne and Panamera feature a handle that’s become very popular in the industry. The key hole is immediately exposed …
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Kia HV battery care tips include charging to 100%!
HV Battery care tips The Kia Access app was finally made available about a week ago for the Kia Niro, and I completed the connection to the vehicle a few days later. However, a big surprise in the app were some HV battery care tips that include charging to 100% at least once a month! …
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