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Why Do EV Batteries Fail?

The concept of an electric drive vehicle began with one person's vision of a more efficient powertrain when compared to the internal...

SAE & Other Universal Standards

Technology never ceases to amaze me within the automotive industry. Most of us are familiar with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)...

Emissions Testing

If you live in an area that performs emissions testing, you know that it can be frustrating for the vehicle owner when they fail an...

Go To PIDs for Diagnosing Electric Vehicles

These PIDS are my go-to PIDS for all-electric drive types of vehicles, both Hybrid and full electric.

Battery State of Charge and State of Health

What are these and why do I care? Not only is the H.V. battery the heart of an electric vehicle, it is also the most expensive repair...

EV Home Charging

Many EV owners are unhappy with the long level 1 charging times while trying to charge their electric vehicle at home. There are many...

How safe are these vehicles to own and drive?

Opening the hood on a typical electric vehicle can be a frightening experience for some people. We have all heard that these vehicles...

The Electric Vehicle Take Over!

Everything you need to know about electric vehicles. It is no secret that the auto manufacturers are beginning the phase out of the...