G-Turn This piece from InsideEVs discusses some features of the 2025 G-Wagon EV, but focuses a lot of energy on what Mercedes call the G-Turn. And its just wild — and aptly named. Aptly named because the car in question, again the G-Wagon EV, manages to completely spin around without leaving its spot, all due …
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Back-up cameras continue to be a big hit with NHTSA
Back-up cameras Its not so long ago that airbag recalls dominated the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcements on X. These days, the “focus” is clearly on back-up cameras. Over the last 30 days, another seven recalls were announced involving some 25 models, all to address rear view cameras whose displays may not display. …
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A simple New Year resolution for the auto industry in 2025
New Year Resolution What we do here at DashboardSymbols.com is attempt to help the average driver understand what is happening to his or her vehicle at the first sign of trouble. So as we approach the first day of 2025, here’s a New Year resolution we would to see adopted by the industry. Simplify your …
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EV Efficiency: Range’s Ignored Stepsister — While We Ignore MPGe
EV Efficiency Most commonly any talk about EVs is about range. And while that’s certainly important, we want to shift the focus to fuel efficiency. And yes, there is such a thing! Click here for charging speed information. The industry talks about kilowatts used per 100 miles, which is just so far from anyone’s experience …
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Can Your Car Windows Open on Their Own??
Why Are My Windows Open? If you’ve ever walked out to your car and found all the windows open, this is our subject. We’re going to discuss a feature found in cars from a number of manufacturers that catches people with their pants down. Or their windows down. This is not about a fault or …
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Start a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob
How to Start a Mercedes-Benz with a Dead Key Fob Starting Your Mercedes-Benz But first, if you are still locked out, click here. Second, for video help, click here. Finally, if you need or want another manufacturer, click here. To start a Mercedes-Benz that uses the tapered SmartKey style, the engine Start / Stop ignition …
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Solid-state battery tech poised to take EV range to 800+ miles
Battery tech An automaker in China is touting solid-state battery tech capable of nearly double the energy density of today’s best lithium-ion EV packs. As reported by Autoblog, the company, Chery, says the technology could take driving range up to and over 800 miles on a single charge. Solid-state batteries offer a number of key …
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