Renault Zoe – R240 milling sound

By Strom Trooper
24 May 2023
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R240 is a newer generation drivetrain that many of us have been eagerly awaiting outside of the warranty period to see what fails on the air-cooled electric motor and the transmission differential. Two years ago, we received the first call from Varaždin regarding an EQ 453 Čmart, reporting that the motor had started milling and that the…

Opel Ampera 2013 – Neglected omission on coolant sensor

By Strom Trooper
22 May 2023
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An electric vehicle with a built-in Range Extender or hybrid system, also known as the REX (Range Extender) system. Trolls mock it because it involves both electricity and an petrol generator. Although we’ve been “loving” hybrids for a long time and praising them every day because we live off sponsors (like most drivers and journalists, praising everything…

Kia Soul – SK Innovative degradation fail

By Strom Trooper
29 April 2023
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Kia Soul EV – A Case of Battery Degradation and Repairability The Kia Soul EV has long been one of our favorite EVs, but it has been facing significant battery degradation challenges. When replacement seems like the only option, EV Clinic offers a cost-effective alternative—component-level battery repair through cell replacement. This particular vehicle, previously driven in the…

Tesla Model 3 LR – DEFECTIVE BATTERY RARELY NEEDS REPLACEING AS WHOLE

By Strom Trooper
7 April 2023
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I thought I’d retire in a cottage of sponsored hybrids before some Model 3 with a defective out-of-warranty powertrain came into my LAB. A failure caused by mechanical damage to the battery case at high speed on the highway. On the road, the driver picked up a piece of metal (not an n47 chain) with the right…

EVC Sky is the limit – International delivery

By Strom Trooper
7 April 2023
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EVC eMoblity without borders is organized now with flatrate vehicle delivery from anywhere to Zagreb with acceptable prices together with Auto Centar Horvat big towing agency. Horvat delivered Taxi Model S P85 from Amsterdam to Zagreb for battery pack repair for just 600€ (ex Tax). Now price increased for towing from 600 to 1000-1200euro. Car had 420000km…