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BMW i3

BMW i3 History Mass production of the BMW i3 began in September 2013. Deliveries first happened in Europe, and followed in the US in May 2014. Since 2014, the BMW i3 has only a few minor updates, including larger battery options and slightly modified front and rear fascias. In August 2019, Automobile Magazine reported that […]

Accessories and Modifications

Coding the i3

Coding the i3 Supplies Coding The Codes Sources ‘Work in progress‘ Coding the i3 Warning: The software is written by BMW for BMW techs – follow the instructions/directions exactly or you risk putting your transportation at risk. Pay attention, make good backups, and make sure you fully understand what you are doing to avoid having […]

Interior

Chevy Volt Air Filter

The first gen Chevrolet Volt doesn’t come with a cabin air filter, but there is a slot for it hidden behind the glove box. Install only takes a few minutes. Photos credit of GM-Volt.com user JamesMcQuaid http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?33873-Install-Cabin-Air-Filter Get an air filter First you need to get a filter TYC 10-11 Buick LaCrosse Cabin Air Filter. […]

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Mitsubishi-iMiev

Technical stuff (information, how-tos, problems/issues) FAQ External links The Mitsubishi i-Miev is a 5 door electric car produced by Mitsubishi Motors. MiEV is an acronym for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle. The i-MiEV first launched in Japan in 2009, but only for fleet customers. In 2010, it was released in Asia, Australia and Europe, and in […]

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Porsche Cayenne S e-hybrid

Cayenne e-Hybrid Specifications Cayenne e-Hybrid Price and Availability Technical stuff (information, how-tos, problems/issues) The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid is the third plugin vehicle from Porsche, following the 918 Spyder and the Panamera S E-Hybrid. The vehicle will be the first plug-in hybrid in the premium SUV segment, with a BMW x5 plug-in hybrid and potentially […]

Battery and Charging System

BMS – Battery Management System

General BMU – Battery Management Unit PCB assembly Circuit NEC D15110 BMS IC uPD70F3236 iC Contactor module Cell voltage tap harness Thermistor harness Main harness General The Battery Management System in the Nissan Leaf consists of multiple components in the traction pack: A BMU (Battery Management Unit) A contactor module A cell voltage sense harness […]

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Chevy Volt

Technical stuff (information, how-tos, problems/issues) FAQ Buying External links The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle, available since November 2010. It’s often called a hybrid but in fact it has a very different drive system from conventional hybrids. There is an on-board gasoline generator that cuts in when the battery charge runs low, providing power […]