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polished design and battery for up to 21 days. Their official store premieres them with discouragement

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The last Huawei event, held on September 19, left us a new batch of products. Without detracting from what is presented, it is clear that the new Huawei Watch GT 6 and Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro are the two devices that most attract attention: two new watches that have a lot to offer and stand out for offering One of the best autonomies in the market. We tell you more about them. The new Watch GT 6 are already here Huawei watches that carry the last name “GT” in their name are more oriented to the Sports activity and trainingespecially outdoors. The new Huawei GT 6 and Huawei GT 6 Pro have very similar characteristics, although there are a number of differences between them we will talk about later. First, turn to talk about everything they share. As we have already advanced above, these two new Huawei watches have one of the best autonomies that we can find on smartwatches. According to the manufacturer, both watch gt 6 They are able to offer up to 21 days of autonomya figure that increases autonomy in a week with respect to the previous Watch GT 5. Another point that is worth highlighting is Your ultraprecistent GPS. Being able to measure our training, control our routes and know what our position is precise is key if we practice sports such as cycling or trail running. Thus we will go safely, even if we go through remote or complicated areas, in addition to that we can control our progress as we continue training. Although it has more than 100 sports modes, it may be the most highlighting the two that we discussed right above. In addition, it also has A very advanced fall detection function which will issue a SOS alert in case you detect a sudden. It is also able to detect several very interesting health related parameters, such as emotional and stress state. All these functions are present in both models, although now it is time to talk about the differences that the GT 6 Pro model has regarding the Huawei Watch GT 6 base. These focus mainly on the materials in the sphere: while the Huawei Watch GT 6 has an aluminum structure, The Pro model is committed to titanium. In addition, the latter also has an available titanium strap that is not in the other model, although we will talk about that next. Huawei’s official store has exclusive discounts, gifts and colors The two new Huawei watches are already available to buy and, as usual, the best place to do it right now is the official store of the manufacturer. Now we will see what is the price of each model and what are the gifts or the different straps that are available (several exclusive of this store), but before it is time to talk about a discount: if we use the code A60xatakawe will have a direct discount of 60 euros. First, let’s talk about Huawei Watch GT6. The price of the 46 mm version of this version is 249 euros And, in addition, we will take the Huawei Scale 3 They are exclusive to the Huawei store. These are the exclusive clock and belt combinations: Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 Brown + Black Black Black Black Black and brown compound leather. Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 Green Correa + Negra Black vegan leather and composed of green nylon and fluoroelastomer Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) White + Pink Correa Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) purple + green strap Huawei Watch GT 6 GT 6 (41mm) Brown + Rose Correa Huawei Watch GT 6 (46 mm) The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links On the other hand, we have the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro. This version of the clock can be purchased from 379 euros For versions with black fluorolastometer and brown belt compound material. The titanium strap version, perhaps the most elegant of all, has a somewhat higher price: 499 euros. It should be noted, finally, that We can also benefit from the A60xataka Code. The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Huawei In Xataka | The best smartwatch: their analysis and videos are here In Xataka | The best mobiles, we have tried them and here are their analysis

Its battery lasts 11 hours, it is powerful and also very cheap

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A few months ago I bought the Mac Mini M4 And since then I am clear that to buy an Apple laptop I would undoubtedly choose a Macbook Air: they usually have a fairly competitive price and their technical chips are quite good, especially for work or study. Although the MacBook Air M4 It is one of the best purchase options, Mediamarkt has the MacBook Air M2 quite cheaper, since with its new offer it stays for 799 euros. MacBook Air M2 (16 GB, 256 GB) The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links An ideal computer to work and study He MacBook Air M2 It is an excellent portable Apple computer that works very well both to work and study. In addition, it is worth mentioning that the basic configuration of this model incorporates 8 GB of unified memory, but The version we find on offer is the one that comes with 16 GB. It is a Very light computer (1.24 kg) that rid an excellent 13.6 -inch screen, although one of the key points is found in its battery, which offers a Autonomy of approximately 11 or 12 hoursaccording to our analysis in Xataka. On the other hand, it is important to mention that, although it does not come with the M4 chip Apple, incorporates the Chip m2which also offers good performance, good power and, of course, compatibility with Apple Intelligence. In addition, Camera Facetime HD and Its speakers are compatible with space audio and Dolby Atmos. You may also interest you Logitech MX Master 3s for Mac – Performance wireless mouse with fast displacement, ergo, 8k dpi, silent clicks, works on glass, USB -C, Bluetooth, Apple, iPad – Pale Gray The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Apple Airpods 4 Active noise cancellation, wireless headphones, Bluetooth, adaptive audio, ambient sound mode, custom space audio, USB-C load case and wireless load The price could vary. We obtain commission for these links Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Javier PastorApple In Xataka | MacBook Air M4 vs Mackbook Air M3: These are the main differences between the two models In Xataka | MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: We explain which one to choose

How to know the differences in characteristics, battery and specifications

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Let’s explain How can you compare the iPhone To see the differences between different models. You have several alternatives to do it, but we are going to tell you the three fastest and most effective. The idea is that if you have an iPhone and want to buy a new model you can know the differences. It can also serve you When you are doubting between two different modelsand thus be able to know the main differences that you will find among them. Use the Apple comparator Apple has its own comparator in which you can choose two concrete iPhone models and know what are the main differences between them. To enter the comparator, go to the web Apple.com/es/iphone/compare. Once you enter the web, you will go to a comparator where you can Add up to three iPhone models. For example, if you have one you can add it first, and then you can add the two models you are considering. And if you don’t have an iPhone and you just want to compare between models, you can also choose up to three. Once the models are chosen, they will be deployed The phones of the mobiles you have selected. These chips will go with the data along, so you can compare their components and their characteristics. You can use artificial intelligence Another ally is the artificial intelligenceto whom you can make a request to make you a general comparison or some specific specification. Here, you can use a prompt like this: “Make me a comparison of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro. The important thing when manufacturing the PROMPT is to mention whether you want to compare any specific aspect (in the case of the example the battery) or general. You must also indicate the models. Finally, it is vital that You ask you to look for the latest available dataespecially if you are going to look for a model that has been announced recently and that they cannot have in their memory base. You have no doubt Ask you to review the information Once I give it to you to make sure you are looking for the latest data. Do not lose sight of Xataka And I could not finish this article without recommending that you look for information about the iPhone you want in Xataka. In this house we take care of offering you the most complete chips, as well as contact shots, analysis after a month of use and comparative of key points. For example, you already have the chips of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 pro maxin addition to that of iPhone 17 and iPhone Air. And in the next few days we will continue to make comparisons, contact and informing you about every detail. In Xataka | If you buy an iPhone Air, you will not be able to use a physical sim: Apple forces its users to go to ESIM

The best Apple wins and battery clock in addition to release 5G

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The Apple Watch Ultra renews itself after two years of waiting. Apple has presented the Apple Watch Ultra 3the third generation of its most resistant and advanced smart watch, aimed at athletes and adventurers, or simply watch enthusiasts looking for the model with the best possible specifications. As expected, the company maintains its focus on extreme durability while introducing improvements in connectivity and performance. The great novelty comes with a larger screen, satellite connectivity and 5G support for the first time in an Apple Watch. These are the characteristics that consolidate Ultra 3 as the most complete Apple watch. Apple Watch Ultra 3 Technical Card Apple Watch Ultra 3 (2025) BOX 49 millimeters Zafiro glass Titanium box SCREEN Retina Ltpo Oled1.99 inches3,000 maximum brightness nits502 x 410 pixels PROCESSOR For detailing STORAGE 64 GB Operating system Watchos 26 Connectivity esimWIFI 5Bluetooth 5.3 leNFCU2 chip (UWB) Sensors SPO2Optical heart rate sensorECGAccelerometerGyroscopeAltimeterDouble frequency GPSCompassEnvironmental light sensorVo2maxTemperature sensor Water resistance IP6X certification100 metersMilitary certification Mil-Std 810 Recreational diving up to 40 meters BATTERY 42 hours of autonomy OTHERS Emergency call functionFall detectionCar accident detectionTriple microphoneCustomizable rotating crown PRICE 899 euros The largest Apple Watch screen to date The most visible change of ultra 3 is in its 422 x 514 pixels ltpo3 screenwhich exceeds Ultra 2 (410 x 502). Apple has managed to reduce the frames to offer the largest screen ever seen in an Apple Watch without increasing the total size of the device. This new screen adopts technology wide-Angle Oled del Series 10which provides up to 40% more brightness when displayed from lateral angles. In addition, the improved soda frequency allows the always-on spheres to show seconds in continuous motion. An analog gesture in a native digital product. The new Waypoint sphere. Image: Apple. Image: Apple. Image: Apple. The box is built with 100% recycled titanium, according to Apple, using a 3D printing process that uses half gross materials than in previous generations. The chip in principle maintains the architecture of 64 double -core bits with four -core Neural Engine that we already know. The big difference is in the new capabilities that it unlocked, especially in connectivity and health data processing. Later we can give more details about this chip. Satellite connectivity: Never again without coverage The most revolutionary incorporation of ultra 3 is its satellite connectivitymaking the clock the first Apple capable of working completely without telephone towers. This technology allows to send emergency messages and contact rescue services from anywhere on the planet, such as what was seen on the iPhone of recent years. Complementing this novelty, ultra 3 is also the First Apple Watch with 5g supportthanks to a modem that significantly improves connection speeds in areas with 5G coverage. Apple introduces for the first time Hypertension notifications In Ultra 3, expanding the health capacities of the device. This function adds to the renovated SPO2 detection system, which is officially back after legal problems in the United States during the last year. Image: Apple. Besides, lto new waypoint sphere It shows points of interest dynamically depending on your location. The exclusive spheres of the Ultra, like this, are also one of the arguments of sale of this model against the series or the SE. As in the Series 11the ultra 3 premieres new details in sleep monitoring. Now you score each session based on the total duration and duration of each phase, something that makes sleep quality more easier for one night, going more in detail than simple duration. As for the battery, Ultra 3 now arrives at 42 hours of autonomy. It will run Watchos 26announced in June and available in a few days to update the rest of the models. Versions and price of Apple Watch Ultra 3 Image: Apple. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive for 899 euros as of September 19, and can be reserved as of September 12. It will be available in black titanium and natural titanium. In addition, the Trail Loop Correa includes reflective thread at the edges, in addition to new mesh straps and new colors for the Ocean strap. Outstanding image | Apple In Xataka | iPhone 17: Apple puts a solution to one of the most criticized aspects of the iPhone Base

How Granada wants to become the great battery of southern Spain

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Spain needs energy storage solutions, That is indisputable. With a good part of its electricity from renewablesthe country faces the great challenge of saving energy when the wind does not blow or the sun appears. In that context, the Villar Mir project appears in Granada: a reversible hydroelectric plant of 356 MW linked to the Rules reservoir. A key step in the procedures. The Villar Mir Energy subsidiary has just achieved the FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DECLARATION of the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The approval is a decisive impulse after years of waiting: the granting of water of the Junta de Andalucía It was granted from 2020but this process was missing, probably the most complex of all. The resolution, Published in the Official State Gazettealso imposes a package of environmental conditions with preventive, corrective and compensatory measures. The project advances, although it must still overcome additional authorizations before putting the first stone. Thus the Guájares Central will work. The proposal will be built in the municipalities of Vélez de Benaudalla, El Pinar, Los Guájares and Padul. The system is simple on paper: Water will be pumped from the Rules reservoir to a upper raft to release it in times of greater demand, generating clean electricity. The installation will have the capacity to produce 1,022 GWh a year, sufficient to supply hundreds of thousands of homes. The works will not be minor: it is expected to dig more than 246,000 cubic meters of material, 1.5 km pipes and an execution period close to five years. More than 400 million euros at stake. According to the economistBanco Santander advises the group in the search for investor partners who co -finance the work. The movement arrives at a key moment for the holding company: the group has reduced its debt from 1,500 to 120 million since 2017, after selling participations in Ohla, Ferroglobe and Fertial, and looks for projects with which to reinforce its financial repositioning. A controversy in progress. The project is not free of criticism. Deputy Granada Alejandra Durán, deputy spokesman for Andalusia and leader of Podemos, has shown her frontal rejection. According to Europa Presswarns of erosion risks and slopes of slopes, in addition to the possible condition of protected species such as the real eagle, the lost eagle or the grown vulture. Durán also alerts the felling of “thousands of trees, shrubs and native scrublands,” recalls that part of the affected land coincides with the soil on fire of the Guájares and accuses the administrations of prevailing private interests on the general interest. He even speaks of a “water theft” that would harm the farmers in the area. Spain and the urgency of storage. The debate is not exclusive to Granada. Spain already produces near Half of its electricity with renewablesbut the intermission of wind and solar forces to look for storage solutions. Pumping plants have become authentic “Hydraulic batteries”capable of saving surpluses to release them when they do the most. In October alone, this type of facilities generated 4,747 GWh, 10% more than in 2022. Although the installed power has barely grown in the last 15 years (3,337 MW), experts agree that the reversible pumping will be decisive to stabilize the system and contain light prices. Between need and resistance. The Guájares Central clearly reflects the tension of the energy transition: the urgency of guaranteeing storage against the environmental and social risks of this type of works. With the favorable day in his hand, now he has to decide if Villar Mir assumes the investment and makes Granada epicenter of renewables in Spain. The question is whether this great “water battery” will remain as a progress engine or as an example of the excesses of the energy transition. Image | Freepik Xataka | How much electricity produces each country with renewable energy, exposed in a graphic

China has monopolized the battery market in just ten years. And the US only has one solution: South Korea

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China is the largest electric car exporter on the planet. In 2023 he exported approximately 1.7 million electric vehicleswhich represents more than 30% of its total car exports. Nevertheless, Its international expansion It is being seriously conditioned by the tariffs that are imposing USA or the European Union, among other regions with very serious difficulties to compete with the Chinese electric car. Largely the success of the country led by Xi Jinping in this industry strengthens its leadership in The production of lithium batteries. If we stick to China Fabrica electric cars 57% of batteries that these vehicles use. Catl and Byd are the largest lithium batteries manufacturers on the planet with A market share in 2023 34% and 16% respectively. This Asian country has reached this leadership position due to several factors. On the one hand it is The largest producer in the world of lithium and rare earths, which are the main raw materials used in the manufacture of batteries. In addition, it controls the processing of these materials and is capable of producing large -scale batteries and with a very competitive price. There is currently no indicator that invites us to anticipate that His domain of lithium batteries You will be threatened in the medium term. Even so, the US government is trying to create the appropriate conditions to put an end to China’s leadership in the battery market. South Korea is the strongest alternative to China in the battery industry At the end of July LG Energy Solution, the LG subsidiary specialized in the design and manufacture of lithium batteries, He signed an agreement of 4.3 billion dollars to supply iron and lithium phosphate batteries (LFP) to Tesla for three years. This plan is backed by the current US government and seeks to reduce the global dependence of electric car manufacturers of the Chinese Giants Catl and Byd. LG Energy Solution, Sk On and Samsung Sdi are the main battery manufacturers of South Korea LG Energy solution is The biggest battery manufacturer outside Chinaand, although it is a South Korean company, it is the best asset that the US has to end the Chinese domain. Catl and Byd have in their favor their ability to produce high performance batteries and with a very competitive price, which has caused LG Energy Solution, Sk On and Samsung Sdi, which are the main battery manufacturers of South Korea, Lose market share continuously. In fact, According to the consultant SNE Research Its combined market share has been reduced by 5.4% between January and June 2025. The Trump administration is determined to end this trend, and its strategy is to create in the US the necessary conditions to pave the way to South Korean batteries manufacturers and penalize Chinese producers. To carry out this idea has included A Catl, Byd, Envision Energy, Eve Energy, Gotion, Hithium and other Chinese batteries manufacturers in the list that lists the prohibited foreign entities. The purpose of this initiative is evident: it seeks to prevent US companies from buying batteries and components from China. If, despite this, they will be disqualified when accessing state subsidies. Image | Tennen-Gas More information | Volt Rush In Xataka | Historic record for China: its chips industry has produced in 2024 more than ever despite the sanctions

European cars manufacturers promised them happy with the hydrogen battery. Reality has hit them

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In search by Eliminate fossil fuels From cars, electrification seemed the best option. Have 100% electric, hybrids and plug -in. However, some companies They seemed not to be convinced at all with the electric ones, so they began to boost the development of cars moved by ‘pilas’ of hydrogen. Some are getting off the shipand the last one is a Stellantis that has been closely to the controversy These last years. BMW has another opinion and defends that the hydrogen battery is a strategic alternative for Europe. Against what? Against China. Short. In a brief releaseStellantis (which, remember, is the megacompañía that arises after the Fusion of Fiat, PSA and Chrysler) He confirmed a few weeks ago that he interrupted his hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. They affirm that “the hydrogen market remains a niche segment, without perspectives of economic sustainability in the medium term.” And this affects all the divisions they were developing: Cars. Small vans. Large vans. Next steps. The company comments that the personnel who were doing R&D work related to hydrogen technology will be redirected to other projects and that now what it is to focus on what it sells: hybridization and conventional electric batteries. “We must make clear and responsible decisions to ensure our competitiveness and meet the expectations of our customers, as well as continue with our offensive of electric vehicles and hybrids of both passengers and light commercials,” explains Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe. Issues. The main argument that underwent the hydrogen strategy, with cars on the street such as the Hyundai Initium or the Mirai de ToyotaIt was the speed of loading. If the electric took some dozens of minutes to achieve a decent autonomy, one of hydrogen was closer to the times of a gasoline/diesel. The problem is that it is not entirely true. Toyota has been one of those who More has driven the hydrogen batteryeven competing with hydrogen -driven cars, such as GR LH2 Racing Concept or the Gr yaris rally2 h2 concept For rallies, but in everyday use, hydrogen looks like everything except practical, away from that more classic “plugging and reproducing” liquid fuel. The reason? GR LH2 Racing himself needs a cryogenic system at the cargo station that maintains hydrogen at -253 degrees Celsius. This implies advanced isolation and advanced manipulation, which makes it very little practical out of a very specialized competitive environment. Among other thingssince the energy density of hydrogen is almost nine times lower than that of gasoline and storage is complex. Without ‘hydrogeneras’ there is no FCEV. Returning to Stellantis, the group was not working with the hydrogen pile for the distant future, but immediately. This year they were going to launch a new range of vans, the Pro one fed by hydrogenthat evidently will not see the light. And although there are still companies that keep some hope for the hydrogen pile, the truth is that without refueling points, technology seems unsustainable. In the United States, Toyota has faced collective demand by Mirai owners who ensure that the brand lied to ensure that reposting would be as simple as in a gasoline. There are practically no load points, with just a thousand open hydrogeneras worldwide for public use. And last year they began to close in Germany because they were not used. BMW and his “hold me the cubata”. Trucks are another song. The numbers are there, With strong consecutive falls in 2023 and 2024 that seem to have punctured, at least for now, that fever for the hydrogen pile for conventional cars. However, the turn comes from BMW. The German company has publicly defended that hydrogen is an opportunity for Europe not to depend so much on the China’s battery industry. And others like Volvo maintain projects Hydrogen for trucks. It has been the CEO who has insisted that Europe must bet on multiple roads and that, in a scenario in which China controls the production of Rare earth Essential to create batteries, and they are also the most manufactured batteries, Europe must have a BM plan, BMW has no car with a hydrogen battery and is working on a SUV that They will launch at some point in 2028. We will see how the market is then. Image | H2 Mobility In Xataka | Nikola had everything to revolutionize the world of hydrogen trucks. Now is on the verge of bankruptcy

When a laptop’s battery began to smoke, an plane had to be evacuated. The problem is that it is no longer an isolated case

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Airlines fear the flammable potential of devices Like Power Banks Or large laptops, and therefore establish capacity limits in batteries that can go on board in cab. A good example of the situations that seek to avoid we have had on an American Airlines flight, where a bag containing a laptop He started to smoke. What happened. While the shipment was carried out at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) of flight 2045 to Miami, there was a small stampery with shouts like “fire in the rear.” The deceased was the smoke that came out of the bag of a passenger. The crew acted quickly, starting the evacuation of the aircraft and taking out the bag. What was done. The airline workers instructed passengers to leave the plane in order. However, as can be seen in a Video recorded insidethe hall became a chaos where passengers ignored one of the requests: leave bags, suitcases and other belongings in the cabin and go out empty. Some passengers left the plane with bags along the ramps, without following the rules. The evacuation ended without damage to the plane, but with three minor injuries. According to firefighters From the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD), which confirmed that a laptop was the cause of smoke, the problem was born in its battery, without offering more details. Although before they arrived, smoke had already extinguished, firefighters introduced the equipment into a container with water to prevent future problems. What do protocols say. The European Air Security Agency (AESA) Establish clearly What to do as a passenger in an evacuation situation: Listen: Follow each and every one of the instructions on the cabin crew. Leaving luggage: “Trying to take your belongings will not only hinder you, but will also endanger other passengers. Luggage could hinder the exit and cause damage to the evacuation equipment” In the United States, process priorities They are exactly the same: follow the crew instruction and leave belongings behind. The objective is always that any aircraft is safely emptied in 90 seconds. A growing problem. Although since 2016 the lithium -ion batteries are prohibited in the wineries of the airplanes, the number of incidents related to them has shot themselves, either by smoke, fire or extreme warming. The Federal American Aviation Administration (FAA) carries A count And the figures are fully fired: between 2006 and 2016 there were 120 incidents. Between 2017 and May 2025, 377. More than triple cases, and in less years. The majority of incidents occur in commercial airplanes: 385 cases of 119 of transport aircraft. We have analyzed express mentions on fire in the descriptions provided by FAA, and there are 201 cases: 47 from 2006 to 2015, and 144 from 2016 to May 2025. And its solution during the flight. FAA incident records are also useful in another sense: they indicate how the crew mitigates the problems in full flight. The great key are “Thermal containment bags” as is from AvsaxThey are igniphed containers capable of sealing a device and preventing major disasters. In many cases, the crew chose to introduce the problematic device in water before moving to the protective bag. Airlines are taking measures, and for example Southwest Airlines already forces passengers who use Powerbanks to that they have them in sight while carrying. Why the batteries burn. If the question is why they explode, the answer is in a phenomenon, “Thermal leakage“: Overheating due to a heat production process that is self -demand, which ends up causing overpressure explosion. If the anode does not correct the cathode, there is heating, which leads to additional exothermic reactions, which overcome the chemical system and shape oxygen bubbles, CO2 and other gases. With luck, the reaction does not pass from smoke, but it is the precedent of something worse: fire. Why not everyone burn. Because of its characteristics, the batteries They occur following rigorous security plans. But nothing prevents batteries of worse quality or defective, such as Samsung confirmed for the Galaxy Note 7. There is also an additional factor that no longer depends on manufacturers: mechanical blows such as high -height falls, which can deform the battery and make different parts of it touch, which would cause a short circuit and contribute to heating. Images | Erik McLean and Phil Deforges In UNSPLASH, Antonio Sabán with Ia In Xataka | The GPS has become the Achilles heel of modern aviation. And engineering already has its substitute ready

Hybrids have become the best selling car in Spain. Now we know how much it costs to change your battery: a lot

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35.35% of the cars sold in Spain are hybrid. Last yearthe category of hybrids is the one that enrolled most vehicles and right now no other shades in our country. With June datain our country 254,604 hybrid cars have enrolled, by the 192,447 gasoline cars, the second category most purchased in our country. That has been possible by the little trick of the Microhíbridosthat add a small electric battery of very small dimensions, which slightly reduce consumption but, basically, allow manufacturers electrify models with very little investment. That investment, however, adds complexity to the whole. That is, greater problems if we have to make a repair. Because it is not only to replace a battery. In relation to its size, changing the battery of a hybrid is very expensive. And contrary to what we would expect, we will have to leave more money the smaller the battery. Small battery, large cost That is what the International Energy Agency That it states that last year, the average price of a 20 kWh battery pack for a plug -in hybrid had a cost similar to a 65 kWh electric car battery. This is explained for various reasons. The first is that in the report itself it is highlighted that the price of batteries for electric cars in China has been significantly reduced, falling the cost by 30%, compared to 10-15% on average that has fallen in Europe and the United States. Taking into account that China is the country where more electric cars are boughtthis has significantly decreased the average global price of batteries. The second reason is that the battery, large or small, have components that do not vary and, in addition, those of a plug -in hybrid need higher energy and energy density requirements because they are required more power (in relation to their size), which makes the product more expensive. The problem is that, as our partners of Motorpasionthis scale in reverse. The battery of a hybrid is more expensive to that of a plug -in for the same reasons indicated above. Adding that, in addition, many plug -in hybrids are bought (they enter the electric category), which reduces its price global medium. But non -plug -in hybrids are not bought so those prices are not reduced. And everything gets exaced when we get to cars Mildhybrid Or light hybrids, those that carry a small battery of 48 volts (or even 24 volts) and are already indicated as hybrid vehicles. In that case, the average cost of battery replacement is 2,000 euros but in some cars it approaches 3,000 euros if we add the labor. In MotorpasionThey put some interesting examples with 48 volt batteries. For example, within the Volkswagen Group, changing the Audi A6, A7 and Q8 or their sports versions S and RS entails an expense of 3,000 euros, of which 2,500 euros are taken by the battery. In a Volvo XC60, the change in this component entails the disbursement of about 2,000 euros. Prices are not as expensive as in non -plug -in hybrids but when we look at the price to disburse in relation to battery size. For example, the 1.2 kWh battery assembled by the Renault Clio, Captur, Arkana and Symbioz (But also the Dacia Jogger and Duster) It costs 3,500 euros in the official network of the brand. And if we go to the battery that rides the Renault Rafale1.7 kWh, we are already talking about about 4,000 euros. That is, the KWH price of this last case is 2,352 euros but, as we have seen, with that money in some cars of the Volkswagen group we would not change the 48 volt battery and in the case of the Volvo XC60 we would barely have money. In addition to all of the above, it must be taken into account that the replacement of the batteries is usually carried out in official workshops, so the cost of labor is usually superior. At the moment, there are not many independent workshops that are specialized in this type of breakdowns and although the data says that They are growingthe offer remains limited. Photo | In Xataka | I’ve been trying electric cars for years. I bought one of combustion for a single reason

The heat of the summer destroys the battery of your mobile. But there is a trick to give it a second life

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It’s summer, I get home with a 20% of battery and the Telephone quite hot. I stop to see some videos in Tiktok and … I appreciate how the battery jumps directly from that 20% to 16%. What noses have just passed? Bulk. Your mobile has an internal microcontroller that uses estimation algorithms based on different variables. Voltage Temperature Current Load cycles As the battery is degraded, The system is losing precision: Errors in the calculations (something especially simple if we only make partial load cycles) accumulate, the loss of battery capacity is not exactly estimated, and this ends up translating into reading errors that directly affect the most visible point: the percentage indicated by the phone. How to know that if my battery is not well calibrated. It is quite easy to know if your mobile has or not the barefoot battery, since its behavior will be quite erratic. It goes out before reaching 0%, in upper percentages. There are notable battery jumps, more than 1%, both loading and downloading. The device never marks 100% or 1%. That a mobile has the bare battery It does not translate into a malfunction in the same: The error focuses on the visible reading that the user perceives, not on the performance of the battery itself. Why summer affects bruise. Telephone batteries have a great enemy: heat. There is no time of the year in which they suffer greater wear and are more likely to barefoot, precisely because of the acceleration of this damage they suffer. If we do not remedy it, it will be practically inevitable that we suffer sudden turns off for ignoring the exact battery percentage, and that the mobile stops to load efficiently when reaching certain percentages (fast from 20%, slow from 80%). How to calibrate a battery. Calibrate the battery It is nothing more than the process to help software to get precise readings about the real capacity of the battery. We seek to learn new vacuum points (0%) and full (100%), so the process is something drastic. Load the phone to the fullest and leave it, at least, a couple more hours loading. Download the phone completely and leave it a few hours without lighting. By battery protection, there is some reserve capacity after that 0% that is not lost until a few hours. Load the phone up to 100%, and leave it an additional time until the phone reaches the maximum load point. Avoid using applications that promise this purpose: none works. The only way to force calibration is to perform this process manually. Is it advisable to calibrate the battery? Evidence about calibrating the battery is still limited. There are those who aim to do them every three monthsbut if we do not observe anomalous behavior, stress the battery at this level may not be recommended. Calibration is necessary when readings are wrong and end up translating into a real problem to estimate how much battery we have left. The manufacturers are in full war to achieve batteries that there are many more cycles to go down to 80%below which the industry considers the replacement of it. Image | Xataka In Xataka | Traveling by plane with a monstrous battery sounds great. Until airport safety thinks

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