EV jump starts BMW owner’s manuals leave no room for EV jump starts. Jump start instructions are as follows: “Have only an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop perform the jump-start.” We’ve assembled videos with instructions for jump starting electric vehicles (EVs) from eight manufacturers thus far. We’re doing this …
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Tech for EVs to power the grid not for everyone
Power the grid I got on a Zoom call the other night that was to discuss a tech program for EVs to power the grid. Turns out its not for everyone. Not even close. The call was to discuss pilot project in Connecticut overseen by a company called Bidirectional Energy. The program will test the …
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New study sets EV battery range and longevity fears aside
EV battery The belief that an EV battery will fail the or lose large amounts of range remains pervasive in the general populace, beliefs that are gleefully repeated by electric vehicle (EV) detractors, particularly those with interests in the internal combustion engine and/or oil businesses. A new study puts these beliefs to rest. A new …
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Jeep symbols update adds 27 entries
Jeep symbols A review of 2025 and 2026 Jeep models has resulted in and additional 27 warning and indicator lights to the Jeep symbols page. Ten of the entries are new to our database and two additional posts were added. One of the new posts in the Maximum Payload Exceeded Indicator. We added a previous …
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Maximum payload exceeded indicators
Maximum payload This is a Maximum Payload Exceeded Indicator symbol found in some Jeep vehicles. If seen, it indicates that the vehicle’s light indicates that automatic load leveling through the Quadra-Lift Air Suspension system cannot operate because the maximum payload may have been exceeded, or load leveling cannot be achieved at the current ride height. …
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Off road+ indicator
Off road+ This is an Off Road+ Indicator symbol. It is seen in yellow/amber/orange when the Off Road+ system found in some Jeep vehicles is activated. The system is designed to improve the user experience when using specific Off Road driving modes. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on …
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Low charge warning gets duped
Charge warning What has been a traditional low charge waring indicator now has a dual purpose. BMW and Mini are using the yellow/amber/orange version to indicate that the charging station charging power may be restricted or not available. Specifically, a Charging Capacity Limited indicator. The Low Battery Charge Warning indicator is seen when the available …
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