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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Are Harbor Freight Batteries Compatible With DeWalt's Tools? Here's What We Found
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's the moment of hope that makes the disappointment all the more harsh. You look at the two things side by side, and they seem to be physically identical: a $110 DeWalt 20V Max 5Ah battery pack and a Harbor Freight (HF) Hercules battery with the same specs, but for $50. Wouldn't it be quite a coup if the HF battery worked on the DeWalt tool? But they won't work together, and it might not be a great idea even if they did. This is because the HF Hercules batteries, which the company itself compares to DeWalt tools, don't really stack up well to DeWalt's batteries in some important ways. While the construction of the Hercules batteries is actually quite good, the cells themselves seem to fall short of their own advertised capabilities. For example, tool and battery teardowns have shown that a 2.5Ah Hercules battery only delivers around 1.69Ah. There are ways to get cheaper batteries into your DeWalt tools, but they all have drawbacks -- sometimes, safety drawbacks. Toolmaker Mellif claims some compatibility with DeWalt batteries and plans for charger compatibility. You can also buy cheap knockoff batteries that appear to be fully compatible with DeWalt tools, and even counterfeit DeWalt tools and batteries on Amazon and elsewhere, and while some have reasonably good performance in terms of power delivery, they can be missing key features like overcurrent protection to protect against thermal runaway (the dangerous process that can cause lithium-ion batteries to catch fire). They can also lack mechanical protection and have subpar battery and tool protection. Read more: The 11 Best Affordable Harbor Freight Tools For Your Home (And 2 To Avoid Buying) They Don't Fit Together Physically, And Wouldn't Perform If They Did Out of the box, Harbor Freight batteries (including Harbor Freight's popular vaguely comparable Hercules power tool line) simply will not fit into DeWalt tools, and vice versa. They are designed this way intentionally, probably for both safety and profit-protection reasons. Although they are visually very similar, a close comparison reveals that the sliding rails and contact configurations of the batteries are different enough to render them incompatible. But even if you bypass the physical mechanisms that prevent HF batteries and DeWalt tools from working together, they still won't functionally work. Wiring a Hercules battery directly to the matching contacts on a DeWalt tool yields, well, nothing at all. Some have claimed that there are smart electronics that communicate directly between manufacturers' batteries and tools, so that mismatched components are prevented from working together. But the real mechanism turns out to be much simpler than that, as we explain below. However, any protective circuitry on the tool side might be missing on a mismatched tool, and create quite a hazard. In older Hercules batteries, at least, there's simply a different configuration for a safety mechanism that keeps them from being electronically compatible. It Can Be Done, But Don't There are two ways to make Harbor Freight batteries work with DeWalt 20-volt tools. YouTuber jimbob (@mosesdog2) figured out why the batteries weren't interchangeable: The mechanism by which the batteries report their temperatures to the tools uses different terminal pins and different scales. To get around this, you first need to use a tool like a Dremel to modify the Hercules battery so it mostly fits the tool. Then you'd disassemble the Hercules battery and solder a particular resistor between two of its contacts -- a delicate operation, given that you're heating a nickel strip attached to a battery technology prone to thermal runaway and catching fire when mishandled. Assuming the hack works for you, you'll gain an ill-fitting battery that powers your tool, but which also circumvents the thermal protection that makes lithium-ion batteries safe enough to use. There's one more avenue available to you to make Harbor Freight batteries work with DeWalt tools. Adapters for Harbor Freight's Bauer and Hercules batteries are available, like the TPDL Adapter for Bauer 20V Li-ion (which you can also find on eBay). But, since HF and DeWalt batteries' mechanisms are different, it's very unlikely that either adapter offers thermal protection. The Hercules adapter is described as having a multilevel protection function, with no specifics provided, but its product description does warn against using it in a high-temperature environment. This could be because the 3D-printed adapter is made of PLA or another temperature-sensitive material, or because it lacks built-in protection. The Bauer adapter doesn't mention any protections at all. On the whole, you might want to wait for a sale and just buy new DeWalt batteries. Enjoyed this article? Get expert home tips, DIY guides, and design inspiration by signing up to the House Digest newsletter! Read the original article on House Digest.
The Drive
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Is Officially Returning Next Year
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Like many others, I was initially skeptical when news broke some years back that Lancia was reviving the Delta nameplate. I still wasn't swayed when the company announced that its vaunted 'HF' badge—High Fidelity—was also making a return, for especially sporty models. What has been sporty about Lancia in the last 30 years? Stellantis was preying on the nostalgia of rally fans, and I was having none of it. But now that the company is actually involved in the lower classes of the sport again, and the Ypsilon HF looks decent, they've got my attention. And they'll have it next year, too, when the brand says it will launch the upcoming 'Delta with the 'HF Integrale' label.' That's a quote from Lancia's latest press release, where it spills details about a new version of the Ypsilon HF rally car built to Rally6 specifications. Further down, Lancia proclaims that the HF name is 'back and ready to take a central role in the brand's vision of the future,' and that it will extend to the Gamma sedan as well as the new Delta. First things first: Yes, it will be electric, but perhaps not exclusively. Though it may be hard to remember considering how much, well, everything has changed since the early part of the decade, Lancia was always eyeing a 2026 debut for the new Delta, and it seems to have kept its word. The new Lancia Ypsilon HF Racing, an entry-level rally car in the FIA's Rally6 category. Stellantis That alone is a commendable thing in this industry. But the all-electric prophecies that began the 2020s have mostly been walked back, and since Stellantis stablemate Peugeot hasn't ruled out a gas-powered version of its new e-208 GTi, per Autocar , there is a possible lane for a Delta HF Integrale with a combustion engine. Besides, Lancia has already signaled that the Gamma will be offered as a hybrid. All that said, the Delta HF we see next year is expected to be a dual-motor EV. It's said to be a twin of the Vauxhall Mokka and, therefore, many other small Stellantis crossovers we don't really get here on this side of the pond. Platforms aren't everything, though, and what will really make or break this Delta is the body style Lancia goes for. The difference between a modern hatchback and an SUV mostly lives within inches of ground clearance. If Lancia doesn't jack the thing up, then it could look and handle pretty nicely. Of course, that's unfortunately a big assumption to make at a time when automakers are burning bridges in bringing back beloved models. We have pretty much no info on this new Delta, but fortunately, we shouldn't have to wait forever to see what Lancia's vision is. Surely it won't measure up to the old Delta Integrale—but what could? All I'm asking for is an honest effort. The brand is back in rallying, after all, so I want to believe its heart is in the right place. Got a tip? Drop us a line tips@
The Advertiser
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from: The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the Italian marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW electric vehicle (EV) or an 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 seconds faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel-arch protectors are required as the track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, plus 18-inch alloy wheels and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, with significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in an HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser variants. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-size Delta hatch in the next few years. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW EV or 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 second faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel arch protectors are required as track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, 18-inch alloy wheels, and fake fender vents. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, and there are significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in a HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year. Under the leadership of previous Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Lancia was given 10 years to save itself. It plans to launch the Gamma SUV and Astra-sized Delta hatch in the next few years.
7NEWS
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lancia Ypsilon HF: Brand's first performance car in decades detailed
The new Lancia Ypsilon HF marks a return to the hot hatch scene that the marque was once such an integral part of. While enthusiasts fondly remember hot Delta hatchbacks fanging around rally tracks, and their homologated cousins sold to satisfy racing regulations, Lancia has subsisted on sepia-tinged memories and an aging city car with the faintest whiff of luxury for over a decade. The fourth-generation Ypsilon, launched last year, is significantly larger and more advanced than the models before it, but a hot hatch it certainly isn't, with buyers able to choose between a 115kW EV or 82kW 1.2-litre three-cylinder mild hybrid. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Starting from the third quarter of this year, a new HF (for High Fidelity) variant will enter showrooms with a 209kW/345Nm electric motor driving the front wheels via a Torsen limited slip differential. Pedal to the metal, Lancia says the Ypsilon HF is capable of completing the 0-100km/h dash in 5.6 seconds. A 54kWh battery is fitted as standard, and is good for a driving range of 370km according to the WLTP standard. If these numbers sound familiar, that's because the motor and drivetrain is shared with the recently revealed Peugeot e-208 GTi. Both cars are based on the e-CMP architecture that's also used by Jeep Avenger, Fiat 600, Alfa Romeo Junior, and many others. Interestingly, the Ypsilon HF is 0.1 second faster to the century than the e-208 GTi. It also has 20km more range, although Lancia says this is only achievable on standard tyres. Pumped up wheel arch protectors are required as track has grown 30mm, while the HF sits 20mm lower to the ground than the regular Ypsilon. There's also a new front bumper with a large greyed-out section around the lower air intake and licence plate holder, 18-inch alloy wheels, and fake fender vents. It should be a sharper drive too, as the suspension has been retuned, and there are significantly stiffer anti-roll bars at both ends. Stopping prowess is improved thanks to larger 355mm Alcon discs at the front with four-piston monobloc calipers. On the inside you'll find Econyl sport seats supposedly inspired by the Delta Evoluzione, perforated leather for the steering wheel, aluminium pedals, revised graphics for the instrumentation and infotainment screens, and a dashboard top that fades from blue to orange and back again. For those who want HF looks, but don't have an HF budget, the Ypsilon is now available in a HF Line trim (below) that has 17-inch alloy wheels, the HF's front bumper, and the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder drivetrain used in lesser models. It will be interesting to see if the HF will spark renewed interest in the brand. The new Ypsilon is larger than the decade-old model it replaced, but the increased price tag has seen sales drop by around 70 per cent year-on-year.
