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Motorcycles

What to Do If Your Motorcycle Gets Stolen

If your motorcycle was leased or financed, you will also need to inform your financial institution about the theft. They will likely collaborate directly with your insurance company to resolve the situation. It’s important to note that any funds provided by your insurance may be directed to the bank, rather than to you. The specific distribution of the payout will depend on the amount you had already paid for the motorcycle, if it was financed. The insurance company will settle the loan, and you may receive any remaining amount.

If the motorcycle was leased, you should notify the leasing agency. As a result, you will no longer have to make the remaining payments on the bike, your insurance company will settle your obligations, and the contract will be terminated. Ultimately, the financial institution or leasing agency will guide you through the necessary steps, and you will likely be assigned a point of contact whom you can reach out to with any inquiries or concerns.

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The Challenges and Drawbacks of Lithium Batteries

In an article from Air Quality News, Beatrice Browning, a Ph.D. researcher at the Faraday Institution, explains that the lifetime of a battery can be reduced when the structure of its electrodes is damaged. This damage is caused by the cycling of lithium ions in and out of the electrodes. A study by the Royal Society of Chemistry identifies three main external factors that contribute to the degradation of lithium-ion batteries: temperature, state of charge (SoC), and load profile. Over time, lithium-ion batteries naturally lose capacity due to a limited number of lifecycles. Battery University suggests that counting cycles is inconclusive as discharge depth can vary, and there is no specific standard for defining a cycle.

In addition, certain applications of lithium-ion batteries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), are influenced by external factors that affect their overall lifespan. These factors include charging rates, weather conditions, and charging practices, as reported by SlashGear. Even without any use, lithium-ion batteries can age and degrade through continuous discharge, as confirmed by Newark Electronics. Furthermore, lithium batteries may experience degradation due to manufacturing defects, which could potentially have serious consequences.