ICCT disproves dirty EVs scuttlebutt

GHG emissions

Dirty EVs Despite evidence, electric vehicle skeptics continue to suggest that EVs are as dirty as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In fact Toyota uses the dirty EVs excuse for their hesitancy to go all in on battery electric cars. But now a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates that battery …

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Lane centering control (LCC) indicators

Lane centering indicator

Lane centering Smart These are Lane Centering Control (LCC) Indicator symbols. These are from the Smart division of Mercedes-Benz Smart, which spells center as centre and centering as centering, the system can execute longitudinal and lateral control on the vehicle within 0-150 km/h (0-94 mph) when the system conditions are met to make the vehicle …

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BYD follows Volvo in making a bold assertion on autonomous driving

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Autonomous driving According to InsideEVs, Chinese auto maker BYD has made a big time promise related to autonomous driving. Or at least its when cars is self parking. If a car damages another while using its intelligent parking feature, BYD will pay for the damages. InsideEVs adds “That’s pretty much the biggest corporate flex that …

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Life detection system off indicators

Life detection system off indicator

Life detection system This is a Life Detection System Off indicator symbol. The symbol, from a system used by Mercedes-Benz Smart division vehicles, appears as a seat with a sitting figure and the word off below it in yellow/amber/orange. When the system is turned off, the OFF icon will be seen on the driver information …

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What happens when the Niro is charged to 100%

Niro range

Charged to 100% A bit ago, I noted that Kia recommends charging the Kia  Niro EV to 100% once a month. So, I charged to 100% two days ago with astounding results. For the record, I don’t put many miles on the car and will likely only charge to 100% every other month. First note …

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s-Pedal indicators

s-Pedal indicator

s-Pedal These are s-Pedal Indicator symbols. s-Pedal, or Smart Pedal, is from Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are essentially a one-pedal driving system for electric vehicles (EVs). Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main Manufacturer Symbols pages and scan again! When seen …

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Smart pilot assist indicators

Smart pilot assist ready indicator

Smart pilot assist These are Smart Pilot Assist indicator symbols. They are part of Mercedes-Benz Smart vehicles and are intimately connected to the Adaptive Cruise Control system. Smart pilot can control the vehicle speed according to the set vehicle speed and the inter-vehicle space, and assist steering wheel control according to the lane lines on …

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