Tesla’s 100kWh – Achilles’ Heel Uncovered

By Strom Trooper

I can’t believe it, but the 100 kWh pack, which has been refined from previous generations, has failed on me (and it’s not the cells causing the issue). The problem lies in a flaw we’ve been observing in fossil-fueled vehicles for the past 20 years: aluminum wire bonding. The same problem that TEMIC has failed, either by…

Importance of EVAL CARD – EV Access License

By Strom Trooper

If we recall how our PC world began with “Hello World!”, the next generation of EV engineers should start with “Hello Evalus!” and “Hello EVCLINIC”. EVALUS is the pioneering company in safety and consulting, offering comprehensive learning about high-voltage (HV) systems and electric vehicles. Their training blends theory with real-world experiences, developed over years by a team…

HIGH VOLTAGE TRAINING SAFETY AND HV LEARNING! EVALUS and EV CLINIC joint venture for 3rd party!

By Strom Trooper

We are proud to announce our cooperation with the EVALUS GmbH company in the field of high-voltage safety training for EV aftermarket workshops with #evalcard. Join us for our first HV-3 training from October 7-9 at EV Clinic and receive your personal Evalcard (EV-Access-License). This is the first mission of its kind in the aftermarket sector, where…

Renault Zoe Q210 – Inevitable EMI Charger failure

By Strom Trooper

Unstable grid conditions are the most common cause of OBC failure, especially on the Renault ZOE with the Q drive system. A case from Serbia a few months ago remained unresolved because an explosion destroyed a significant part of the EMI filter PCB. At the time, we assumed it was an isolated incident. However, another case has…

VW eGolf 2014 – First eMotor service at 260,000km

By Strom Trooper

When you plan pessimistically but it turns out the opposite, like the EU legacy plans to fight against electrification, which ended up being completely the opposite, a debacle. Two years ago, we had a plan to buy a faulty EV and restore everything, the motor and battery, for materials and documentation. By chance, we ended up getting…

Toyota huge battery degradation – Taboo topic

By Strom Trooper

Toyota Auris Hybrid – A Case of Battery Degradation at 246,000 km Battery degradation is expected in high-mileage hybrid vehicles, but this case stands out—not in a Tesla or even a Nissan Leaf, but in a Toyota Auris Hybrid. At 246,000 km, this battery exhibited 82% degradation, with more than half of the battery system showing signs…