Twingo ZE with R240 – Thin line of sustianability

By Strom Trooper

Do we always have to be the last line of defense? The line between sustainability and unsustainability is very thin, and when it comes to designing utterly stupid, unsustainable, expensive, and complex maintenance systems, European engineers and manufacturers are absolute global leaders—as evident in diesel engines, gasoline engines, hybrid systems, and now EV powertrains. Customers feel extremely…

Which used EV to buy? A Beginner’s Guide!

By Strom Trooper

********** IT IS PROHIBITED TO COPY CONTENT WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF EV CLINIC ********** Is every EV good? Are hybrids really that bad? This is a topic we’ve been seriously considering for a while due to the frequent questions we receive. It is complex and demanding, requiring thorough experience and extensive information both inside and outside our…

If you drive a STELLANTIS vehicle, may God help you! PART 3

By Strom Trooper

Ever wondered why sales of EU-manufactured EVs are declining in Europe while global EV sales, particularly in China and the U.S., are booming? It’s because these vehicles are complex and unreliable designed to push you back to diesel! Across these three articles, it should be clear that STELLANTIS produces and sells vehicles that systematically make ownership an…

If you’re driving a STELLANTIS, may God be with you!! PART 2#

By Strom Trooper

DS3 eTense with 23,000 km: 20 Months of Repairs and Ongoing Challenges Our repair shop has encountered significant difficulties with a DS3 eTense, purchased with high expectations but plagued by engineering and warranty issues. After just 23,000 km, the vehicle required repairs that have stretched over 20 months, highlighting several systemic challenges in the EV industry. One…

If you drive a STELLANTIS vehicle, may God help you! PART 1

By Strom Trooper

If you drive a STELLANTIS vehicle, may God help you! PART 1 It’s time for an honest review: With Stellantis OBC we have observed frequent technical issues with several EV models, which raises questions about their long-term reliability. The level of questionable engineering in their designs borders on the absurd, and it’s time to highlight the issues…

“Huston, we have a problem” with BMW i3

By Strom Trooper

After 8 months, we have not been able to resolve the issue with the restoration of the PMSM electric motor for a BMW i3 with 183,000 km on the odometer. The motor stopped working after the outer bearing near the resolver sensor failed. The owner ignored the motor’s whining noise until the bearing completely failed, damaging the…