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Tesla model S is the most conspicuous e-car defect report – by far

A special evaluation of the current TuV report compares the defects of the four most popular e-cars of the past few years. Result: the tesla model S turns out to be a giant in terms of defects, with a rate that is a good three times as high as that of the smart fortwo electric drive, which is a dwarf in terms of defects.

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Significant differences in the extent of defects found: the TuV association compared the defects of the best-selling e-cars BMW i3, renault zoe, smart fortwo electric drive and tesla model S.

The smart fortwo electric drive is the model with the lowest defect rate in a comparison of different e-cars sold in large numbers. This is the result of a special evaluation of the TuV report 2022. The BMW i3 and the Renault Zoe come in second and third, respectively.

"for the first time, a sufficient number of electric cars have been presented to the tuV test centers to enable a preliminary assessment to be made of the technical safety of the vehicles," explains tuV association managing director dr. Joachim buhler the reason for the special evaluation. In the analysis, the monitors compared the four most popular e-cars of recent years: BMW i3, renault zoe, smart fortwo electric drive and tesla model S. On balance, the inspectors described the performance of the vehicles as "mixed".

I3 and zoe follow e-smart

The defect rate for the comparison winner, the smart fortwo electric drive, was 3.5 percent. With defects in the low beam and brake discs and a rate of 4.7 percent, the BMW i3 came in second. 5.7 percent and defects in headlights and chassis are the renault zoe.

The TuV association’s verdict on the loser: "The Tesla Model S is the worst performer in the quartet. With a defect rate of 10.7 percent, every tenth tesla model S fails its first main inspection."

After model S, only dacia duster and logan

Projected onto the 128 cars with internal combustion engines listed in the TuV report 2022, the smart fortwo electric drive would land in the first third, the BMW i3 in the second third and renault zoe and tesla model S in the last third. The TuV association declares: "only the dacia duster and the dacia logan would rank behind the tesla."

The additional scope of testing of e-cars within the general inspection currently includes, among other things, the high-voltage battery (visual inspection) and its attachment, the condition of cables, insulation, connections and plugs, the insertion and removal of the charging cable plug, and the immobilizer function when the charging cable is connected. However, the charging cable itself is not tested.

Charging cable excluded

buhler, managing director of the german tuV association, justifies this with the lack of an obligation to carry charging cables in the car: "an obligation to carry charging cables would first have to be enshrined in law before they could be tested during the main inspection."

The current TuV report was produced from July 2020 to June 2021 and evaluates around 9.6 million main inspections

Around 9.6 million main car inspections were evaluated for the TuV report 2022. the study period was july 2020 to june 2021.

The defect rates of the four e-cars mentioned were based on 1.142 HU of the BMW i3, 1.939 HU of the renault zoe, 1.645 HU of the smart fortwo electric drive and 812 HU of the tesla model S. However, the vehicles are not included in the TuV report because they have only been sold in significant numbers for a few years now.

So that you can drink a delicious coffee quickly and with little effort, a fully automatic coffee machine is the best solution. In good choice.De test we have ten different models tested, including fully automatic coffee machines with and without milk frother function. The siemens coffee machine EQ.3 s100 is one of the best models with milk foam function in our test.

+ milk foam at the touch of a button
+ large bean and water tank
+ descaling program
+ removable brew group

– coffee temperature
– milk foam nozzle falls off quickly
– grinding degree is difficult to adjust

Milk froth at the touch of a button and a touch display await you

The delicious hot beverage is ready at the touch of a button. With the siemens fully automatic coffee maker EQ.3 s100 we are particularly impressed by how easy and fast it is to make a coffee with foamed milk. What’s more, you can strength of your coffee and the adjust the grind individually and change at any time. On the other hand, the high coffee temperature to be booked. Here you need a little patience or an extra portion of milk. Cleaning also requires sensitivity.

the siemens also scores plus points in ergonomics. Because the fully automatic coffee machine has a very intuitive control display with touch function. In addition large water tank, bean hopper and a convenient drip tray. Very practical if you drink a lot of coffee in your household. Another advantage of the siemens fully automatic coffee machine: its volume. Because it works pleasantly quiet.

Descaling at the push of a button, but a cumbersome cleaning process

The pre-programmed descaling program we think it’s great! Simple display indicators on the fully automatic machine allow you to check the cleaning process at the push of a button carry out. In addition, the remove brew group. This is also important to clean the fully automatic machine thoroughly and to increase the longevity of the machine. If you use the pulp container remove If you want to make milk foam, you first have to open the complete front of the machine. To do this, you must first turn the foam lance to the side and push the coffee spout upwards.

Siemens fully automatic coffee maker rear view open

The front of the siemens EQ.3 s100 must be opened to remove the coffee grounds container

Milk froth preparation: easier than ever with the siemens fully automatic coffee maker

It’s hard to make a coffee with milk foam as easily as with the fully automatic coffee maker from siemens. Because all you have to do is cold milk in your coffee cup filling. Then you place it under the coffee spout and push the "milk foam nozzle" into the milk until you can no longer see its end. Then you press the button for cappuccino or latte macchiato and your hot beverage is ready after a few seconds. The milk is automatically foamed by the frothing lance and the espresso then flows into the cup afterwards.

conclusion: is the siemens fully automatic coffee machine the right one for me?

The siemens fully automatic coffee machine EQ.3 s100 is suitable for friends of hot drinks with frothed milk. the siemens is the only test machine that makes automatic milk foam. With the other tested models, you have to prove yourself as a barista or even do without a frothing nozzle altogether. Furthermore, it can be equipped with a removable brew group and large containers for beans and water come up.

Study on differences in visual attention motorcyclists and car drivers see the road differently

A study by the british university of bournemouth supports the assumption that motorcyclists and car drivers have a very different perception of threats.

The study was carried out by the university of bournemouth in collaboration with docbike, a charity of doctors and paramedics focusing on two-wheeled cyclists. Am 21. January 2022 it was published that the current state of affairs supports the theory that accidents between car and motorcycle drivers are often due to the fact that they see completely different things – even though they are on the same route.

Four main parts of the study

The studies looked at participants with different levels of experience and qualifications in road traffic. They consisted of four main parts:

Determination of driving experience, training and annual mileage
Questionnaires on the general willingness to take risks and the need for excitement
Eye-tracking by viewing videos and images of roads with a high number of motorcycle collisions
Optional semi-structured interview for motorcyclists

the study was led by shel silva, a doctoral researcher at bournemouth university with a degree in neuropsychology and herself a motorcyclist since the age of 4. Year of life.

Threats are perceived better

The result: since our brain is particularly interested in threatening things in our environment, they are perceived preferentially. Historically, these were mainly large objects or animals. Today, translated to the road, for motorcyclists almost all other road users are. For motorists, this means buses and trucks as well as other cars: "consequently, a motorcycle can easily get lost within the field of vision, especially if there is a larger vehicle immediately behind the motorcycle.", according to one of the study’s findings.

And even if a motorcyclist is seen by a car driver, that doesn’t mean he will still remember him when he changes lanes. Especially after the winter months, car drivers are no longer used to seeing motorcyclists. Because a car driver does not expect to see a motorcyclist in the first place, the risk of overlooking or forgetting him is much higher than when he expects to see him.

Electronic guardian angels for motorcyclists from Bosch

estimation of the speed

Another difficult point is the estimation of the speed. The motorcyclist can more easily determine the speed of a car relative to a fixed point than the car driver can determine the biker’s speed. This is mainly due to the fact that motorcycles are smaller than cars. In the rearview mirror, it is also quite easy to estimate the speed of a two-lane vehicle thanks to the widely spaced headlights, since the distance between the headlights increases as the vehicle approaches. So the faster the distance increases, the faster the car, truck, or bus. It’s a different story for a single-lane vehicle.

"Lateral" movements improve visibility

The study also found that motorcyclists can increase their visibility by moving "sideways," e.g., to the side of the road moving, z. B. Towards the center of the road near the white lane markings. "Because the movement of the motorcycle can trigger a visual orientation response in other road users, drawing their attention to the motorcyclist.", this is one result of the study.

suggestion from us: observe on yourself if and how your perception changes when you are on the motorcycle/scooter or in the car. And do you still remember whether your perception as a car driver might even have changed since you started riding a two-wheeler?? Maybe one of the possible answers in our survey applies to you. We won’t make a study out of it – we promise.

Tesla model S is the most conspicuous e-car defect report – by far

I3 and zoe follow e-smart

After model S, only dacia duster and logan

Charging cable excluded

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