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Used EV values hold up better than expected, depreciation gap narrows 80 percent

Used electric vehicles may be losing value less than the leasing and finance industries assume, an analysis showed. Data for 2025 used-car transactions in Germany, France, Italy and Spain put the depreciation gap between battery EVs and internal combustion cars at 12.9 percentage points. After adding variables omitted from previous calculations, the gap fell to 2.6 points. T&E said subsidies, taxes, inflation and vehicle configuration account for much of the difference, with new-EV price declines narrowing it further.

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How to extend Android phone battery life by lowering brightness and charging to 80 percent

Android phones can extend both battery runtime and long-term battery life by adjusting screen settings, managing background apps and changing charging habits. Engadget on Sept. 28 소개했다 ways to cut power use without major inconvenience. Suggestions include lowering brightness, shortening screen timeout and using 60Hz instead of 120Hz. Users can also use battery-saver features, keep charging between 20 and 80 percent, review app power use and check battery health tools such as Samsung Electronics’ Members app.

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Warning signs it is time to replace your iPhone battery

If an iPhone’s maximum battery capacity falls below 80 percent, the charge level drops sharply, the phone shuts down unexpectedly or heat increases, it may be time to consider replacing the battery. Apple lets users check battery health and performance in Settings. A significantly degraded status can trigger an on-screen recommendation. Newer models also show total charge cycles, and Apple recommends replacement when capacity dips below 80 percent.