AGM batteries vs. Lead-Acid batteries Modern BMWs have dozens of control modules and hundreds of electronic actuators, which are components that control or move a mechanism or system. All these electronics consume a significant amount of energy, so it’s crucial to have a properly functioning electrical system in any BMW. These vehicles are becoming increasingly […]
The Battery Pack Of This Chinese EV Fell Out In The Middle Of The Road
The Cao Cao 60 has been designed for battery swapping but the battery pack shouldn’t fall out like this https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago A pedestrian in China recently captured footage of one of the most bizarre incidents we’ve ever seen involving an electric vehicle. It shows the aftermath of an entire battery […]
Aston Martin Joins Forces With Lucid To Power Its Future EVs
Aston Martin and Lucid have entered into a long-term strategic partnership that will see the British car manufacturer use the advanced electric powertrain technologies developed by Lucid. In the surprise announcement, Aston Martin says it wants to “create the world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars” and moving forward will gain access to Lucid’s […]
New Hyundai Patents Appear To Show Something Related To N Vision 74
It seems as though Hyundai could be working on a two-door EV very similar to the N Vision 74 Concept https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson June 25, 2023 at 20:09 It’s not very often that a car manufacturer unveils a concept that looks so good that the entire car community begins to urge it to bring […]
Mazda In Talks To Get Tesla-Style Cylindrical EV Batteries From Panasonic
Mazda wants to use Panasonic’s cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in EVs that are scheduled to arrive in the second half of the 2020s Although Mazda is among the most EV-skeptical brands out there today, even it is planning for a future in which the battery-powered vehicles make up a large portion of the automotive market. To […]
Tesla Model S Spotted ICEing Its Own Charger
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to make EV drivers mad, it’s ICEing. That’s the name give to the act of drivers with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles parking in bays designated for electric vehicles, thereby blocking access to a charging point. Some drivers of gas cars no doubt do this without realizing, but others […]
Polestar 1 Owners Are Getting New Batteries And Full Range Back With Latest Recall Over Fire Risk
66 examples of the rare coupe will get brand new battery packs to eliminate a fire risk https://www.carscoops.com/author/stephen-rivers/ by Stephen Rivers June 2, 2023 at 11:32 by Stephen Rivers Polestar is recalling 66 units of its 1 grand touring plug-in hybrid over risks that the cars might catch on fire when fully charged. The move […]
BMW Joins PG&E On V2X Pilot With Its EVs In California
BMW of North America has announced a partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to see how vehicle-to-everything technology can help to offset growing demand on the power grid. The collaboration is assessing how a home in California could maximize its renewable energy usage by switching between power stored in an EV’s battery and […]
Hyundai To Deploy Curbside Chargers With The Help Of Brooklyn Firm
Hyundai and Itselectric will initially install six charges throughout Brooklyn by Brad Anderson April 19, 2023 at 10:32 by Brad Anderson Hyundai Cradle, the car manufacturer’s center for technologies including mobility services and smart cities, has announced a partnership with Brooklyn’s Itselectric curbside charging company and the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The partnership […]
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OR LOW VOLTAGE: Both Can Create Intermittent Electrical Challenges
By: Larry Hammer | Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 11:29 am in Tech Tips Low voltage conditions or the integrity of an electrical connection can pose some challenging events for the technician attempting to make an accurate diagnosis. In the world of automotive diagnostics, electrical problems have proven to be the most challenging, especially intermittent […]