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Electric vehicle Battery Repair: A Cost-Effective Choice to Replacement?
Published: October 26,2023
A recent case highlights the potential for repairing electric vehicle (EV) batteries instead of automatically replacing them, offering a more economical solution for owners. The incident, documented in a video circulating online, involved an EV with a battery issue that initially appeared to require a full replacement. However,a skilled mechanic identified the problem as a fault within a single cell of the battery pack.
The vehicle’s warranty coverage was initially deemed invalid due to evidence of maintenance performed outside of authorized service centers. The owner’s driving habits, indicated by a remaining range of approximately 20-30 miles (32-48 kilometers) and the use of the heated reserve function, suggested a driver accustomed to operating the vehicle close to its range limit. This practice, while not inherently damaging, can contribute to increased battery stress and potential issues.
Despite the warranty implications, the mechanic’s approach of pinpointing and replacing the faulty cell demonstrates a valuable alternative to the often-expensive full battery replacement. Replacing a single cell is significantly less costly than replacing the entire battery pack,which can range from $5,000 to $20,000 USD depending on the vehicle model and battery capacity.
This case underscores the growing need for specialized EV repair expertise. While manufacturers often prioritize full battery replacements, self-reliant mechanics with the necessary training and equipment can offer viable repair options. The long-term benefits of cell-level repair extend beyond cost savings, perhaps reducing electronic waste and promoting a more sustainable approach to EV ownership.
See the detailed repair process in the video below.
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Saudi Arabia Boosts Emiratisation in Pharmacy,Dentistry,and Engineering
Riyadh,KSA – The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Progress has initiated a significant push to increase national employment across key sectors,with new Emiratisation targets taking effect today for pharmacy,dentistry,and engineering technical professions.This strategic move,undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing,aims to create more stable and rewarding career paths for Saudi citizens.
The updated regulations mandate a rise in the localization rate for pharmacy professions. Community pharmacies and medical complexes will now see a 35% Emiratisation target, while hospital pharmacies will aim for 65%. Other pharmacy-related activities will have a 55% localization requirement.
in the dental field, the first phase of implementation will see a 45% Emiratisation rate, coupled with an increase in the minimum wage for the profession to 9,000 riyals to calculating localization percentages.
Engineering technical professions will also experiance a boost in national employment, with a new target of 30% of the total workforce in these roles. This applies to all private sector establishments employing five or more individuals in engineering technical positions. The minimum wage for calculating localization in these professions has been set at 5,000 riyals.
The Ministry has published detailed procedural guidelines on its website to assist businesses in understanding and adhering to these new requirements. It has also emphasized that non-compliance will result in penalties.
These initiatives are a continuation of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to prioritize Saudi talent in the private sector. The Ministry of Health will oversee the implementation of localization in dental and pharmacy roles, aligning with labor market needs, while the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing will monitor progress in engineering technical professions. Private sector entities are encouraged to leverage the support and incentives provided by the human resources and social development system, including assistance with recruitment, training, rehabilitation, and employment continuation. Furthermore, businesses can benefit from priority access to localization support programs and the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf).
The overarching goal of these measures is to foster a more inclusive labor market, providing stimulating and stable job opportunities for Saudi men and women across all regions of the Kingdom.This aligns directly with the objectives of Vision 2030, which emphasizes the strategic settlement of professions and the targeting of specific activities and roles to enhance national participation.
The Ministry also highlighted the positive impact of previous Emiratisation and support programs, which have contributed to a record number of Saudis employed in the private sector, reaching 2.48 million. This progress is reflected in the declining unemployment rate among Saudi nationals.
Al-Marsad newspaper: Chinese health authorities have resolved the dispute over the consumption of canned yellow peaches, which have been promoted as a “magic medicine” for the treatment of corona, and this has led a large number of Chinese to rush to buy it .
The “South China Morning Post” said that Chinese buyers who mistakenly believe that peaches can help cure the “Corona” virus are buying a lot of canned fruit that is out of stock on online sales platforms. Gao Xiaoling, deputy director of a hospital in Shaanxi Province, he added, canned yellow peaches are not really a special medicine to cure cough and fever, but rather a sweet “placebo” like the cake you eat or the milk tea you drink when you feel stressed out.
Beijing Youth Daily wrote, “The discovery that canned yellow peaches can cure diseases derived from good childhood memories has no practical value in treating diseases and can only be regarded as a kind of joke or poetic expression.”