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BMS_u029 Case Tells a Horror Story About Tesla Service Centers – Conclusion
BMS_u029 Case Tells a Horror Story About Tesla Service Centers – Conclusion

13 May 2023, 13:00 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Tesla apparently decided to do at least one thing right in this soap opera involving a 2014 Model S 85, but there's more to check than just that.

 
For BEVs Not to Be Rich People's Toys, We Need Feasible Battery Pack Replacement Plans
For BEVs Not to Be Rich People's Toys, We Need Feasible Battery Pack Replacement Plans

12 May 2023, 22:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / It is clear that they will eventually need to be replaced, but nobody so far has said how they plan to keep older BEVs running.

 
Semi-Solid-State Batteries Entering the Mainstream With NIO EVs This Summer
Semi-Solid-State Batteries Entering the Mainstream With NIO EVs This Summer

11 May 2023, 17:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chinese EV maker NIO filed to use semi-solid-state Li-Ion batteries in three of its models, marking the moment the new technology enters mass production

 
This Crazy Six-Wheel Hatchback by Briggs & Stratton Was One of America's Fist Hybrids
This Crazy Six-Wheel Hatchback by Briggs & Stratton Was One of America's Fist Hybrids

10 May 2023, 14:02 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Introduced in 1980, it could run 40 to 60 miles (64-96 km) on electric power and when its twin-cylinder kicked in, this six-wheeler could reach 68 mph (109 kph)

 
California Wants All EVs To Offer Bi-Directional Charging, Tesla Will Have To Adjust
California Wants All EVs To Offer Bi-Directional Charging, Tesla Will Have To Adjust

6 May 2023, 18:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / California wants all EV models to offer bi-directional charging starting with the 2027 model year, putting Tesla in a tight spot

 
BEVs Will Remain Rich People Toys If Carmakers Ignore Limited Lifespan of Battery Packs
BEVs Will Remain Rich People Toys If Carmakers Ignore Limited Lifespan of Battery Packs

5 May 2023, 18:46 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Some customers are being unpleasantly surprised by maintenance costs with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – and that is just the beginning.

 
How Much Does a Tesla Model S Replacement Battery Cost After the Dreaded BMS_u029 Error?
How Much Does a Tesla Model S Replacement Battery Cost After the Dreaded BMS_u029 Error?

5 May 2023, 13:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Early Tesla Model S battery packs affected by the BMS_u029 error code need to be replaced, and a Tesla owner has studied the best options

 
Customer Buys Three Tesla Roadsters and Abandons Them, They're for Sale 13 Years Later
Customer Buys Three Tesla Roadsters and Abandons Them, They're for Sale 13 Years Later

3 May 2023, 00:36 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Gruber Motors is helping the seller find new owners, but they are yet to learn if the ESS pack Service Plugs were pulled before shipment

 
This Camper Truck Mobile Home Is Practical and Highly Capable of Going Off-Grid
This Camper Truck Mobile Home Is Practical and Highly Capable of Going Off-Grid

29 Apr 2023, 13:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / With mobile homes being as popular as they are, many different builds are out there, and this one is a creative interpretation of a camper truck

 
Can You Trust Tesla's Impact Report Regarding Battery Packs? The Answer Is No
Can You Trust Tesla's Impact Report Regarding Battery Packs? The Answer Is No

28 Apr 2023, 20:13 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The company said its battery packs lose only 12% of capacity after 200,000 miles, but that assessment has several issues

 
QuantumScape Is Happy With Its SSB, But Shouldn't It Fear CATL's Condensed Cells?
QuantumScape Is Happy With Its SSB, But Shouldn't It Fear CATL's Condensed Cells?

28 Apr 2023, 10:52 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Tests with automakers and electronics manufacturers confirmed what the startup said these cells would be able to do, but reliability has to improve.

 
CATL and BYD To Start Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Westerners Left Behind Again
CATL and BYD To Start Production of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Westerners Left Behind Again

26 Apr 2023, 16:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The US and European companies are again caught off-guard as China accelerates the development of sodium-ion batteries, with mass production starting soon

 
Volvo and Mack Recall VNR Electric and LR Electric Trucks Due to Fire Risk
Volvo and Mack Recall VNR Electric and LR Electric Trucks Due to Fire Risk

26 Apr 2023, 16:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Volvo Trucks blames battery supplier Akasol for not producing batteries properly. The supplier's oversight may result in a battery cell short

 
GAC Van Life Concept Allows for Autonomous Exploration of the Outdoors Using Stars
GAC Van Life Concept Allows for Autonomous Exploration of the Outdoors Using Stars

26 Apr 2023, 12:43 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / GAC Design unveiled the second project in the GAC Car Culture Series, and it's an all-electric compact car concept designed for long journeys

 
Tesla Projects Its EV Batteries Degrading Just 12 Percent After 200,000 Miles
Tesla Projects Its EV Batteries Degrading Just 12 Percent After 200,000 Miles

25 Apr 2023, 10:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla shows in the Impact Report 2022 that its EV batteries lose just 12 percent of their capacity on average after 200,000 miles of usage

 
Georgia's Newest Gold Mine Is an EV Battery Recycling Plant
Georgia's Newest Gold Mine Is an EV Battery Recycling Plant

22 Apr 2023, 19:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / As battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to grow in popularity, making sure they can remain green even after their lifespan ends is paramount

 
VinFast Should Be the First Carmaker to Have StoreDot's XFC Cells, But Only in 2025
VinFast Should Be the First Carmaker to Have StoreDot's XFC Cells, But Only in 2025

22 Apr 2023, 09:43 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The partnership between the two companies is not new, but the latest announcement confirms VinFast should be the first to have these cells

 
The Automotive Industry Will Help Build Better Smartphones
The Automotive Industry Will Help Build Better Smartphones

21 Apr 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean company reportedly wants to bring battery stacking to smartphones, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be the first to get it

 
CATL Unveils "Condensed Battery" With an Energy Density of 500-WH/Kg
CATL Unveils "Condensed Battery" With an Energy Density of 500-WH/Kg

19 Apr 2023, 11:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / CATL unveiled its most advanced battery tech during Auto Shanghai 2023, the so-called "condensed battery" with a 500-Wh/kg energy density

 
Tesla Switches to Using LFP Prismatic Cells in Upcoming Powerwall 3
Tesla Switches to Using LFP Prismatic Cells in Upcoming Powerwall 3

14 Apr 2023, 23:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla prepares a radical change for the third iteration of its Powerwall home battery pack, which will reportedly use LFP prismatic cells