Apple
fromWIRED
1 week agoForce Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)
Batteries degrade over time, but charging to only 80 percent instead of 100 percent significantly slows battery degradation in devices like MacBooks.
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frominsideevs.com
4 months agoThese Plug-In Hybrid EV Batteries Hold Up Best After 100,000 Miles
Just like in a fully electric vehicle, the battery in a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) loses its capacity to hold a charge over time. A new study shows which PHEV batteries stay healthy the longestand which degrade more quickly. This matters a whole lot, because EV batteries are expensive. If a PHEV's pack is defective, it may be uneconomical to repair and could potentially even render the vehicle a write-off.
Cars
Cars
fromWIRED
6 months agoWIRED's Guide to Buying a Used Plug-In Hybrid
Consider a newer used plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for better battery range and smoother propulsion.
PHEV batteries can be costly to replace but are generally reliable if properly maintained.
Warranties on PHEVs include coverage for batteries, typically lasting eight years or 80,000 miles.
PHEVs are more problematic than gasoline or hybrid cars, necessitating careful consideration when buying.
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