Electric cars produce heat primarily through electric heaters and heat pumps. Unlike traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that generate heat as a byproduct of engine operation, electric vehicles lack this source of incidental heat. Today we are looking at both the old methods and new ways that car makers ensure that you’ll have plenty…
To put it simply, if an electric car is struck by lightning, the car should be safe. However, the answer isn’t as simple as that for every single electric car. If lightning were to strike while you are inside the car, you are relatively insulated from the bolt’s electricity. But, the electrical systems and sensitive…
If you are considering making the switch from a gas vehicle to an electric one, then there is probably lots of information that you need to know. Electric vehicles are very different from gas vehicles, and because of this, a lot of the jargon that comes with them is what you need to know before…
When you lift your foot off the accelerator or apply the brakes in an electric vehicle featuring regenerative braking, the change in momentum typically signals the system to engage. In many cases, this action does indeed illuminate the brake lights, similar to how they would activate with traditional friction brakes. Regenerative braking, a key feature…
Electric cars are great. They are better for the environment than gas/diesel vehicles and are cleaner and more efficient. But, when it comes to re-fueling your vehicle, electric cars can quickly become an inconvenience. With a gas vehicle, you can re-fuel its tank in as little as 15-20 minutes (including the time it takes to…
Electric cars do not have pistons, unlike traditional internal combustion engines. They use electric motors operating on electromagnetism principles, consisting mainly of a stator and a rotor. The power for these motors comes from battery packs, typically lithium-ion, controlled by a system that regulates power based on the driver’s input. This design leads to fewer…
Do you have a BMW I3 and are wondering how you reboot its computer? Are you looking at your car and thinking, this needs to be reset, but I don’t know how? Or perhaps you are considering purchasing a BMW I3 and want to know everything about it before taking the plunge? Like knowing how…
There are two answers to this question – one that sticks to the letter of the question and one that is probably of more use to anyone looking at buying a ChargePoint EV charger. That’s because ChargePoint has two leading models with very similar names – on the one hand, there’s the Home, and on…
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There’s nothing worse than realizing your key fob battery has run out of juice, and you’re left stranded without an emergency key. To prevent this from happening, it’s a good idea to keep a replacement key fob battery in your glovebox for safekeeping. So, how do you replace your Nissan Leaf key battery once you’ve…
Your electric car does require routine upkeep, but the nature of its maintenance tasks differs due to the absence of an engine, exhaust system, and other components commonly found in gasoline-powered cars. EV maintenance primarily focuses on the battery, electric motor, and electronics. Since the battery is the heart of your electric vehicle, keeping it…
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