Automotive

DeLorean shares new images of the Alpha5 EV

By Brian Coote
June 3, 2022

DeLorean Motor Company, Inc. has given the public its first complete look at the Alpha5, the company’s all-new EV.

Gallery photos explore the coupe’s exterior and interior, including DeLorean’s iconic gull-wing doors. Also shown is the dimensions of the car, two of its exterior paint colors, including a launch edition debuting at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance in August, and the vehicle specs. Estimated specifications include a range of 300-plus miles, a battery of 100-plus kWh, and electronically-limited top speeds of 155 mph, the company says.

Additional images are available on the company’s redesigned website.

Identifying and charging BMW’s 12V lithium-ion batteries

A modern luxury vehicle may have 100+ actuator motors and control units, all of which need to be supplied with power.

By The Buzz Staff Writers
September 22, 2023

Lithium-ion 12-volt batteries didn’t gain a lot of attention and have “flown under the radar” in the few years since being introduced by BMW. Customers likely don’t know which type of battery they have, and technicians likely won’t know either without learning how to identify them. Let’s dig into this type of battery construction, and what it has to offer.