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Can Electric Car Batteries be Recycled? How it Works

Jack Dreyer | Monday 4th March 2024 10:00am

Close up of an electric car battery.

As electric cars become more common, we ask “Can we recycle electric vehicle batteries?” The answer is yes - but with care. Read on to find out exactly how.

Air Con in EVs & Hybrids: Your Questions Answered

Jack Dreyer | Friday 8th September 2023 12:30pm

A person holding their hand up to the air conditioning vent in their EV.

Ever heard of thermal management? Air con plays a significantly different role in EVs than it does in regular vehicles. Read on to find out more.

Are All Electric Cars Automatic?

Jack Dreyer | Monday 5th December 2022 8:00am

Hand on a manual gearstick while changing gears.

Electric cars might look the same as your run of the mill combustion engine vehicle, but the motors are completely different – here’s why.

OBD Readers & Ports Explained

Jack Dreyer | Friday 25th November 2022 8:00am

Technician uses a tablet & OBD reader to perform diagnostic tests on a car.

If you’ve had a problem with your car, especially a technical problem, you’ll likely have heard of OBD ports & readers – here’s what they are & what they do.

Do Electric or Combustion Cars Need More Servicing?

Jack Dreyer | Friday 18th November 2022 8:30am

Mechanic servicing a car

If you’re interested in making the leap to driving an all-electric car, you may be wondering if it’ll need servicing more or less than combustion cars. We explore.




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