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

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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 load indicator

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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More fire risk seen in new Jeep recall

Jeep recall On the heels of a recall item we posted yesterday noting a fire risk in Jeep hybrid vehicles and their high-voltage batteries comes yet another Jeep recall of hybrids with a fire risk, this time due to an issue with its gasoline engine. Unlike the earlier recall, a park outside recommendation is not …

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Jeep follows BMW with a park outside recall

Park outside Earlier this month, Chrysler issued a recall for 320,065 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles because of a risk of fire while driven or parked. This resulted in a park outside and away from structures and other vehicles recommendation. This comes on the heels of a similar recommendation to some 200,000 BMW owners as well …

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