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frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

I Love EVs, But Kia and Hyundai Are Making That Harder

Hyundai and Kia’s EV rise enabled savvy all-electric purchases, but battery failures and dealership downtime have made both vehicles hard to keep.
fromZDNET
4 months ago

This emergency gadget saved the day after my car battery died in a snowstorm

The good news was that I had a jump starter in the trunk of the car. The unit was a and is a 3,000A unit that's built to start engines ranging from small and huge -- gas engines up to 9 liters, and diesel engines up to 7 liters. Fully charged, this unit should be capable of up to 45 jump starts. There's a light built into the front.
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Science
frominsideevs.com
6 months ago

The Facts Are In: You Shouldn't Worry About EV Battery Replacements

Modern electric-vehicle batteries very rarely fail, with replacement rates around 0.3% for post-2022 EVs and under 4% among Recurrent owners.
Cars
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

NHTSA is investigating Tesla Model Y electronic door handles that can become inoperable due to low-voltage battery problems, trapping occupants including children.
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