Facing power quality (PQ) problems head-on requires facility engineers and managers (FEMs) first to find out if a PQ problem exists, and — if it does — then how it is affecting the plant’s operations.

Power quality issues can lead to increased costs, equipment degradation, safety hazards, and reduced productivity if not properly managed. PQ surveys involve monitoring at strategic points using tools ...

J.D. Power's 2024 Initial Quality Study is out, giving us yet another study showing that EVs and plug-in hybrids have more quality issues than their internal combustion and standard hybrid competitors ...

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J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Survey measures the number of consumer-reported problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in the first 90 days of ownership in a variety of categories, and the 2023 results ...

The annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Study shows that a decline in new vehicle quality persists in the industry. For the third year in a row, owners are reporting more and more issues with their new ...