Skip to contentTesla Model 3 does not have a handbrake. It does have an electronic brake called to the e-brake that can be engaged manually.  Most people think that the parking brake is engaged automatically in a Tesla once the car is in park, but this is not so.I recommend that you purchase the Junejour Steering Level Cover, click here for current pricing on Amazon.Here is a video showing how to engage the parking brake in a Tesla 3:Here is a video that shows an owner using the emergency brake in different scenarios.  It is beneficial to watch this video so that you can see how...…Skip to contentTesla Model 3 does not have a handbrake. It does have an electronic brake called to the e-brake that can be engaged manually.  Most people think that the parking brake is engaged automatically in a Tesla once the car is in park, but this is not so.I recommend that you purchase the Junejour Steering Level Cover, click here for current pricing on Amazon.Here is a video showing how to engage the parking brake in a Tesla 3:Here is a video that shows an owner using the emergency brake in different scenarios.  It is beneficial to watch this video so that you can see how...WW…

Skip to content you can lock your keys in a Tesla.  The key for Tesla is a key fob.  You can lock it inside of your Tesla accidentally.  If you have the function turned on for your Tesla to auto lock your car doors once you have exited the Tesla, if it does not detect the key fob’s presence, it will lock the key fob in the Tesla. I recommend the Tesla Model X Key FOB battery replacement. It comes with an opening tool.  Click for current pricing on Amazon.Here is a video showing how to manually unlock everting in a Tesla:I recommend the Kwak key fob cover that is...…Skip to content you can lock your keys in a Tesla.  The key for Tesla is a key fob.  You can lock it inside of your Tesla accidentally.  If you have the function turned on for your Tesla to auto lock your car doors once you have exited the Tesla, if it does not detect the key fob’s presence, it will lock the key fob in the Tesla. I recommend the Tesla Model X Key FOB battery replacement. It comes with an opening tool.  Click for current pricing on Amazon.Here is a video showing how to manually unlock everting in a Tesla:I recommend the Kwak key fob cover that is...WW…

Skip to contentHorsepower for a hybrid is the amount of force that it takes to move an object of 550 pounds that is on a pulley, one foot into the air during one second.  For instance, if a car can lift an object of 1100 pounds, one foot into the air during one second, it has two horsepower.  The torque is a measure of the force that is required to rotate an object on its axle.How to Calculate Horsepower and Torque for a Hybrid Car? Torque is a twisting motion that spins the axles in a hybrid. It is calculated by using the following formula: Torque=(I*V*E*60)/(rpm*2π).  How...…Skip to contentHorsepower for a hybrid is the amount of force that it takes to move an object of 550 pounds that is on a pulley, one foot into the air during one second.  For instance, if a car can lift an object of 1100 pounds, one foot into the air during one second, it has two horsepower.  The torque is a measure of the force that is required to rotate an object on its axle.How to Calculate Horsepower and Torque for a Hybrid Car? Torque is a twisting motion that spins the axles in a hybrid. It is calculated by using the following formula: Torque=(I*V*E*60)/(rpm*2π).  How...WW…

Skip to contentI’ve heard a lot about the low-maintenance quality of electric cars but don’t they need an oil change since an oil change is usually required to maintain cars. The answer to my question took a bit of research and raised even more interesting questions.Unlike gasoline and diesel engine cars, electric cars run on electric motors, they do not have a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, and so they do not need engine oil at all. Apart from a few bearings and the primary motor (that runs EVs), there are no moving parts in EVs.Fortunately, these movable parts are designed to...…Skip to contentI’ve heard a lot about the low-maintenance quality of electric cars but don’t they need an oil change since an oil change is usually required to maintain cars. The answer to my question took a bit of research and raised even more interesting questions.Unlike gasoline and diesel engine cars, electric cars run on electric motors, they do not have a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, and so they do not need engine oil at all. Apart from a few bearings and the primary motor (that runs EVs), there are no moving parts in EVs.Fortunately, these movable parts are designed to...WW…

Skip to contentEver since I read about fast chargers, I wondered if they harm EV batteries. There is a common myth online that fast chargers can decay EV batteries.But fast charging is trending all over the World, 350kW fast chargers are already operational at hundreds of public charging stations, and soon higher capacity chargers will be available; If fast charging is harmful, then why are they being used and promoted by EV manufacturers?I studied some research articles to clear my thoughts, and the articles helped me making a decision. Time to finally buy my first fast charger!Is...…Skip to contentEver since I read about fast chargers, I wondered if they harm EV batteries. There is a common myth online that fast chargers can decay EV batteries.But fast charging is trending all over the World, 350kW fast chargers are already operational at hundreds of public charging stations, and soon higher capacity chargers will be available; If fast charging is harmful, then why are they being used and promoted by EV manufacturers?I studied some research articles to clear my thoughts, and the articles helped me making a decision. Time to finally buy my first fast charger!Is...WW…

Skip to contentIt’s no secret South Africa is one of my favorite places in the world. I did live here for a few years and it gave birth to my blog, Johnny Africa. I spent two years living in Johannesburg, all the while traveling throughout the country. I had the best of times and will someday, without a doubt, return to the Rainbow nation.For those moving, or planning to move to South Africa, this is a summary of everything I learned, with links to detailed accounts I had about the JHB South Africa. Table Of ContentsWell you can’t move and live in South Africa without some sort of...…Skip to contentIt’s no secret South Africa is one of my favorite places in the world. I did live here for a few years and it gave birth to my blog, Johnny Africa. I spent two years living in Johannesburg, all the while traveling throughout the country. I had the best of times and will someday, without a doubt, return to the Rainbow nation.For those moving, or planning to move to South Africa, this is a summary of everything I learned, with links to detailed accounts I had about the JHB South Africa. Table Of ContentsWell you can’t move and live in South Africa without some sort of...WW…

Skip to contentSingapore has been home for the past many months and what a great time it’s been. From the endless food options, great weather, safety/cleanliness, great career prospects, and proximity to some of my favorite places in the world, Singapore is an absolutely great place to live. While I would swap out life in Singapore for life in Bali in a heartbeat, Singapore is in fact a great place to grow your career and save a lot of money.This list will go into detail about all the reasons I love calling the Lion City home. These are entirely my opinions from my own observations and I’m...…Skip to contentSingapore has been home for the past many months and what a great time it’s been. From the endless food options, great weather, safety/cleanliness, great career prospects, and proximity to some of my favorite places in the world, Singapore is an absolutely great place to live. While I would swap out life in Singapore for life in Bali in a heartbeat, Singapore is in fact a great place to grow your career and save a lot of money.This list will go into detail about all the reasons I love calling the Lion City home. These are entirely my opinions from my own observations and I’m...WW…

Skip to contentThe Digital Nomad life has really taken off in recent years. The COVID pandemic has shown people and companies alike that the days of old in an office are no longer necessary to get things done. The world is your office now and it awaits you. I’ve been to many different places now to practice the Digital nomad lifestyle and below is a list of my favorite places in the world.I haven’t done the digital nomad thing in all of these destinations but I have visited them all. Each of these cities are some of my all time favorite places to travel and for the ones that I have not...…Skip to contentThe Digital Nomad life has really taken off in recent years. The COVID pandemic has shown people and companies alike that the days of old in an office are no longer necessary to get things done. The world is your office now and it awaits you. I’ve been to many different places now to practice the Digital nomad lifestyle and below is a list of my favorite places in the world.I haven’t done the digital nomad thing in all of these destinations but I have visited them all. Each of these cities are some of my all time favorite places to travel and for the ones that I have not...WW…

Skip to contentThe most common fear for people applying for more credit cards is that it will hurt their credit score. Without a doubt, the first question I get from people that learn of my credit card schemes, is “won’t that hurt your credit score?” Most are equally as shocked to hear that even with my 15-20 credit cards, my credit score hovers around the 800 range. The truth is that while applying for credit cards causes your score to decrease ever so slightly, there is no significant impact in the long run.I target new credit cards purely for the insane rewards they provide. I’ve...…Skip to contentThe most common fear for people applying for more credit cards is that it will hurt their credit score. Without a doubt, the first question I get from people that learn of my credit card schemes, is “won’t that hurt your credit score?” Most are equally as shocked to hear that even with my 15-20 credit cards, my credit score hovers around the 800 range. The truth is that while applying for credit cards causes your score to decrease ever so slightly, there is no significant impact in the long run.I target new credit cards purely for the insane rewards they provide. I’ve...WW…

Skip to contentSomeone once said travel is the only thing that you can buy that makes you richer. I totally agree with this. Thinking realistically however, travel is stressful to plan and often times not cheap. Costs shouldn’t be what prohibits someone from traveling. It certainly does not for me because I’ve (mostly) figured out how to travel hack my way into traveling for cheap.For the uninitiated, it might seem like I’m doing something impossibly difficult, or am just ruining my credit history for life. I get it. People are naturally suspicious of something that seems too good to be...…Skip to contentSomeone once said travel is the only thing that you can buy that makes you richer. I totally agree with this. Thinking realistically however, travel is stressful to plan and often times not cheap. Costs shouldn’t be what prohibits someone from traveling. It certainly does not for me because I’ve (mostly) figured out how to travel hack my way into traveling for cheap.For the uninitiated, it might seem like I’m doing something impossibly difficult, or am just ruining my credit history for life. I get it. People are naturally suspicious of something that seems too good to be...WW…