Hyundai IONIQ 5 drove 360k miles on its original battery
(electrek.co)
This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery.
This white Hyundai IONIQ 5 is single-handedly rewriting the rules on EV longevity by driving over 360,000 miles on its original battery.
C1 modem breaks no speed records, but is power efficient
(appleinsider.com)
The first real-world tests of Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e say that has comparable performance to previous 5G chips, but achieves that with significantly less battery power.
The first real-world tests of Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e say that has comparable performance to previous 5G chips, but achieves that with significantly less battery power.
Google Pixel 4a's ruinous "Battery Performance" update is a bewildering mess
(arstechnica.com)
Google's "Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program," announced in early January, told owners that an automatic update would, for some "Impacted Devices," reduce their battery's runtime and charging performance.
Google's "Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program," announced in early January, told owners that an automatic update would, for some "Impacted Devices," reduce their battery's runtime and charging performance.
Google Pixel 4a update to "improve stability" of the battery cuts life in half
(liliputing.com)
The Google Pixel 4a is a mid-range smartphone that was released in 2020 at a time when Google was only promising to deliver software and security updates for three years. But earlier this month Google rolled out an unscheduled update that the company says was required “to improve the stability” of battery performance on some models.
The Google Pixel 4a is a mid-range smartphone that was released in 2020 at a time when Google was only promising to deliver software and security updates for three years. But earlier this month Google rolled out an unscheduled update that the company says was required “to improve the stability” of battery performance on some models.
Is rapid charging bad for your car? Learn about battery C-Rate [video]
(foxev.io)
Yes, Rapid charging generates more heat and stress on your battery, leading to faster degradation, whereas home charging at slower rates preserves battery health and extends its lifespan. Let's learn about the C-Rate to find a measure for this:
Yes, Rapid charging generates more heat and stress on your battery, leading to faster degradation, whereas home charging at slower rates preserves battery health and extends its lifespan. Let's learn about the C-Rate to find a measure for this:
Electric cars could last much longer than you think
(wired.com)
EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. At least, that’s what some articles or forum discussions in recent years may lead you to believe. However, while secondhand prices for EVs have been plummeting, evidence is building that their batteries could last longer than the eight-year warranties most come with.
EVs are practically worthless secondhand, because the huge batteries will need expensive replacement after a few years. At least, that’s what some articles or forum discussions in recent years may lead you to believe. However, while secondhand prices for EVs have been plummeting, evidence is building that their batteries could last longer than the eight-year warranties most come with.
We saved battery in our ESP32 WiFi circuits (TCP vs UDP)
(khalsalabs.com)
In the early development stages of PetDrifts, we faced significant challenges with our MVP, which included a custom PCB equipped with an ESP32 C3 mini, sensor, and a Li-ion battery. One of the major issues was the rapid draining of the battery, a critical problem in our IoT device design
In the early development stages of PetDrifts, we faced significant challenges with our MVP, which included a custom PCB equipped with an ESP32 C3 mini, sensor, and a Li-ion battery. One of the major issues was the rapid draining of the battery, a critical problem in our IoT device design
New study shows: EV batteries last much longer than expected
(electrive.com)
While diesel cars run and run, electric car batteries quickly break down and turn the expensive new car into a complete financial loss - statements like these can be found on social media repeatedly. P3 now analysed data from more than 7,000 electric cars, providing insights into real battery ageing. And the field data paints a whole different picture.
While diesel cars run and run, electric car batteries quickly break down and turn the expensive new car into a complete financial loss - statements like these can be found on social media repeatedly. P3 now analysed data from more than 7,000 electric cars, providing insights into real battery ageing. And the field data paints a whole different picture.
Battery charge limiter for Apple Silicon MacBook devices
(github.com/actuallymentor)
This tool makes it possible to keep a chronically plugged in Apple Silicon Macbook at 80% battery, since that will prolong the longevity of the battery. It is free and open-source and will remain that way.
This tool makes it possible to keep a chronically plugged in Apple Silicon Macbook at 80% battery, since that will prolong the longevity of the battery. It is free and open-source and will remain that way.
Apple's 80% charging limit for iPhone: How much did it help after a year?
(macrumors.com)
With the iPhone 15 models that came out last year, Apple added an opt-in battery setting that limits maximum charge to 80 percent. The idea is that never charging the iPhone above 80 percent will increase battery longevity, so I kept my iPhone at that 80 percent limit from September 2023 to now, with no cheating.
With the iPhone 15 models that came out last year, Apple added an opt-in battery setting that limits maximum charge to 80 percent. The idea is that never charging the iPhone above 80 percent will increase battery longevity, so I kept my iPhone at that 80 percent limit from September 2023 to now, with no cheating.
Everyone says Chrome devastates Mac battery life, but does it? 36 hour test
(birchtree.me)
Long time Birchtree readers know I love data, and love data even more when I can throw it into a graph. I’m also a fan of testing things that everyone generally agrees are true, but no one seems to have any data to back up.
Long time Birchtree readers know I love data, and love data even more when I can throw it into a graph. I’m also a fan of testing things that everyone generally agrees are true, but no one seems to have any data to back up.