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Solid-State Batteries - this helped me understand them You can't yet drive a solid state battery-based EV off the lot, but they're in the works. Honda recently confirmed it's working on them in its Tokyo-based lab, with plans to launch a vehicle with a solid-state battery in the latter part of the by 2028 or 2029. Hyundai, BMW, Ford, GM, Volkswagen, and more are conducting similar research, JD Power reports. Toyota leads, with over 1,300 patents related to solid state batteries, and it plans to launch a hybrid with one by 2025. Meet the HiPhi A: a madcap Chinese EV that will put most supercars to shame The A, which is expected to arrive in limited number by 2025, can accelerate from 0-62mph in just two seconds, march on to over 180mph and offer a full system power output that tickles the 1,300bhp mark… that’s Koenigsegg One:1 territory. Best Electric Vehicles of 2023 and 2024 - US News - Their OPINION Lucid says its new all-electric SUV beats Tesla Model X range by nearly 100 miles The Gravity SUV seats seven and claims 440 miles of range All-electric SUVs are just starting to find their groove, and vehicles like the three-row Kia EV9 SUV and Volkswagen ID.Buzz “microbus” are on their way to the U.S. market in 2024. Tesla launched its own car insurance. These drivers say it's a lemon understaffing left some customers waiting weeks or months for compensation as they continued making payments on crashed cars Going green: The growing push to recycle EV batteries KIA owner Missed free software update leaves North Carolina driver with broken down car, $10,000 repair bill If you bought a used vehicle, make sure you register your information with the manufacturer, so you don't miss updates and recalls. Another bad week for self-driving cars Cruise continues to try to clean up the mess from a crash in early October that resulted in a woman being drug 20 feet underneath a driverless car. Polestar makes the rear window obsolete with its new crossover coupe The Polestar 4 uses a camera setup instead of a rear window and rearview mirror, and it offers benefits beyond visibility. The 2025 Toyota Camry Goes Hybrid-Only and Gets Electric AWD Canadian Engineers Make "Revolutionary" Hydrogen Breakthrough Converting air to electricity with the bacterium HUC "...Not only can Huc turn trace amounts of hydrogen (in the air) into electric currents, but Kropp’s work shows that purified Huc can be stored for long periods of time...." Zinc-Air Surpasses Lithium In Major Breakthrough In Battery Tech Now usiing "a combination of new materials, such as carbon, cheaper iron and cobalt based minerals to redesign zinc-air batteries" and eliminate their earlier shortcomings. Saltwater batteries - no fires & charge in 3 minutes Scientists just discovered a solution to one of the most dangerous problems with electric cars — here’s what they found Kia has another electric EV on the way with this EV5 Ford’s Mustang Mach-E recall to prevent power failures is under investigation the Ford-provided software update and service bulletin didn’t fix a problem that could cause the vehicles to lose power suddenly. Rivian makes major pivot from trucks after dismal 2022 — has the change led to ‘the best SUV ever made’? The Morning After: Fisker reveals more about its Alaska electric pickup If you're thinking of buying an electric vehicle, don't forget to check out the tires Electric vehicles offer a lot of benefits for drivers but they can go through tires quickly Scientists may have discovered a new, money-saving way to make electrode batteries Saving hundreds of millions of dollars Tesla rival Jaguar kills top electric vehicle and gasoline cars Electric cars are breaking sales records, but here’s why they’re not replacing gas cars anytime soon It looks like Tesla's Cybertruck might be a fingerprint magnet due to its stainless steel body EV maker Xpeng expects jump in 3Q deliveries as its semi-autonomous SUV takes off, after posting wider loss We knew Tesla didn’t fix a flaw in Autopilot, and now we have their engineers on record admitting it When two people die in very similar crashes years apart, the reason seems obvious. Autopilot, Tesla’s driver assist system, can’t recognize trucks crossing the road. They knew it couldn’t, and they didn’t fix it. And now we have testimony from their engineers admitting this. Cruise robotaxi collides with fire truck in San Francisco, leaving one injured GM invests in "AI-enabled" battery startup that could help build cheaper EVs Ford has disappointing news about its Tesla killerBring On the E-Boats! Elon Musk’s Teslas-in-tunnels business gets OK to dig more tunnels in Las Vegas extend its network of underground tunnels to 68 miles and 81 stations: 21 within Las Vegas city limits and 60 in Clark County. Fisker shows off ambitious EV lineup, starting at $29,900 Seven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging network BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis are creating a joint venture to launch a public charging network in North America. Tesla's Shadowy 'Diversion Team' Buried Hundreds of Range Complaints Every Week, Report Says Tesla has long history of disputed range estimates Tesla was fined $2.2 million by South Korean regulators who said its vehicles averaged around half their advertised range in cold weather. Those cars were often working properly but simply failed to meet Tesla’s inflated and exaggerated driving range estimates for its fleet of vehicles. It's Too Hot For EVs To Work Right A Seattle-based EV battery and range analytics company called Recurrent has reportedly tested thousands of vehicles in various weather conditions. It found that many vehicles experienced “significant declines” in their range as temperatures rose. Some apparently suffered a 31 percent drop when temps got about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Why should you never buy an electric car? - WRITTEN BY A BOT Toyota is planning a new EV with a 900-mile range and 10-minute charging time: ‘The holy grail of battery vehicles’ Dead EV batteries turn to gold with U.S. incentives Battery company says it’s achieved breakthrough charging time with ‘holy grail’ of EV tech: ‘This car [ticks] all the boxes’ Ford has a new high-tech solution for EV range limitations — and it could solve one of the biggest issues with electric cars Ford has applied for a patent for a backup battery pack for electric vehicles (EVs) — that sits on the roof. People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars For the first time in 28 years of JD Power’s car owner survey, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in satisfaction, with most of the ire directed toward in-car infotainment. Tesla continues to rank above average, but satisfaction is declining. The company earned a score of 878, making it one of the higher-performing brands in the industry. However, Tesla’s score in 2023 is nine points lower than a year ago, when the company was first included in the study. Sugar Additive Boosts Flow Battery Performance The moment when an e-bike battery on charge exploded $5 Billion UK Battery Plant Signals EV Push for Jaguar Land Rover Opinion: E-bike and e-scooter battery fires are killing people. Here’s how to save lives Volkswagen reboots its groovy 60s-era VW Bus. This time it’s faster, roomier and electric Mercedes-Benz says ‘ja’ to Tesla’s EV charging connector This tiny hydrogen-fueled car just broke a world record for going the distance (1,546.2 miles) Netherlands' Eco-Runner XIII broke the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance driven on full tanks of hydrogen fuel VW will test its autonomous ID Buzz, driverless microbuses, in the US starting this month The automaker plans to start testing a small fleet of driverless microbuses in Austin, Texas, later this month. Company pioneers sulfur-based battery that could replace lithium-ion cells — it’s all thanks to this amazing nanotechnology replaces lithium ions with lithium-sulfur. The result is a power pack that the company has indicated is cleaner, lightweight, and has greater capacity than alternatives The 20-layer battery cells are about the same size as their lithium-ion counterparts, but with half the weight The company is touting the battery’s low flammability Tesla’s new car is expected to be it’s cheapest model yet — here’s when you can purchase get the budget-friendly EV Electrify America is the next big charging network to adopt Tesla’s ‘standard’ EV plug The charging network will add NACS alongside its CCS connector A flying car prototype just got an airworthiness certificate from the FAA first fully electric vehicle that can both fly and travel on roads to receive US government approval carry one or two occupants and will have a road-range of 200 miles and a flying range of 110 miles. The company expects to sell the vehicle for $300,000 each with the first delivery by projected for the end of 2025. The FAA confirmed that it has issued the company a special airworthiness certificate, allowing for limited purposes that include exhibition, research and development. SOUNDS LIKE NOT USABLE FOR ROUTINE ERRANDS, BUT I'M SURE I'M WRONG The company’s website said the flying car will be a certified as a “low speed vehicle, which means it won’t be able to go faster than about 25 miles per hour on a paved road. OUGHT TO REQUIRE YEARLY MECHANICAL INSPECTION OUGHT TO REQUIRE SPECIAL TRAINING I.E, A PILOTS LICENSE OUGHT TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM DRIVING AGE Volvo is the latest automaker to hop on the Tesla EV-charging bandwagon (NACS) Hyundai is considering adopting Tesla’s EV plug as it readies its next-generation platform Batteries with silicon anodes, instead of graphite California-based Sila, a leading advanced battery materials company, announced that it has achieved a 20% increase in EV range per charge. Dubbed Titan Silicon, Sila’s battery innovation features silicon anodes that can go from a 10% charge to an 80% charge in just 20 minutes The company said it thinks it can reduce this time even further - getting it down to 10 minutes in future iterations. EV battery, Gemini, traveled over 750 miles on a single charge If you’re interested in an EV with Gemini, watch for upcoming changes to the iX electric SUV from BMW the iX with Gemini is expected to roll out soon with an estimated range of 965 kilometers, or almost 600 miles The Tech Driving Bi-directional EV Charging Where your house can charge your car and your car can charge your house (or other car) Report: Best Fuel-Efficient Cars Don't forget maintenance costs Scientists discover lithium replacement that may revolutionize EV batteries: '99.7% efficient after over 400 hours of use' Some electric vehicle owners say no need for "range anxiety" Gas Cars Aren’t Going Anywhere Buying a gas car in 10 years will be about as difficult as buying a sedan today scientists are closer to making pure hydrogen from renewable energy I've traveled 18,000 miles in an electric car. Here are the 4 things that surprised me about long-distance EV road trips. I road-tripped in Toyota's new electric SUV. It's painfully slow charging and short range made the drive take forever The nine-hour drive involved three hours of charging Telo is the adorable little electric truck America needs to want GM’s new partnership with Tesla could supercharge the EV landscape The embrace by General Motors and Ford of Tesla's charging standard in future electric vehicles is a clear win for consumers, making charging easier and more accessible Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro Ford F-150 Lightning loses about a quarter of its range when carrying maximum payload The Dallas airport is testing out EV charging bots that roll around like suitcases Mobile EV charging stations may soon juice up travelers' parked cars while they're flying high and will they be repositioned by crooks? Living and working from an all-electric VW ID Buzz Greg Abbott Signs Law Making TEXAS EV Owners Pay for Their Gas-Free Cars The U.S. Is Running Low On The Machines Needed To Avoid Blackouts And Quit Fossil Fuels A nationwide shortage of electrical transformers has been growing for years, and it may be getting worse Federal researchers estimate that charging cars and powering heating and cooking appliances with electricity could increase overall demand on the grid by nearly 40% over the next 27 years. All that requires more transformers. Why you barely see electric vehicles at car dealerships Wanting an EV is one thing—buying one is another Looking to buy a new car? Experts say to wait Volvo’s next electric vehicle is a small SUV called the EX30 The Volvo EX30 will be a small SUV that will have its global debut on June 7th. US reservations will also open up on that date. of course, this will be the 1st of this model, so probably will have some production kinks Another EV Road Trip Goes Badly A man took his Tesla on a road trip for the first time and tells EV owners to beware of the "charging curve" Study: Automakers may face tough sell with subscriptions for heated seats, remote start Why most car dealers still don’t have any electric vehicles A new survey finds two-thirds of car dealers didn’t have a single electric vehicle for sale ABC News Details Out The “Nightmare” Of Driving An EV The sad part is they don’t seem to understand just how bad it is Stellantis Sales Are Sagging Stellantis makes 16 brands: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Mopar, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. No wonder, I personally would not buy any of these! But competitors are doing far better. Volvo’s next electric vehicle is a small SUV called the EX30 The Volvo EX30 will be a small SUV that will have its global debut on June 7th. US reservations will also open up on that date. of course, this will be the 1st of this model, so probably will have some production kinks New Car Market: Prices Are About To Plummet Due to Oversupply So they say How to install an EV charger at home I am just presenting the article, I am NOT involved, nor responsible in any way Charging Stations Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Sabotage These cars are the cheapest to maintain over 10 years "Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and don’t require oil or transmission fluid changes, making them less expensive to maintain than gas-powered vehicles" - I have seen other articles that state while this ought to be the case, IT IS NOT - Electric vehicles cost more to maintain. 5 Hidden Costs of Electric Vehicles Why you should think twice before splurging on all-wheel drive in your new electric car Should You Buy an Electric Car? 3 Reasons Why You Should and 3 Why You Shouldn’t Ford Loses Nearly $60,000 for Every Electric Vehicle Sold Hyundai Ioniq 6 review: a Tesla Model 3 fighter with art deco style The Ioniq 6 looks more interesting than it drives. That’s not a bad thing In race for efficient EVs, Mercedes taps F1 team to keep up with Tesla Commentary: I’m ready to trade in my electric car. Here’s why Why? Because as much as I love my car, I loathe that I can’t travel around California, a state has led the electric car revolution, with confidence that I can get a charge when I need one. Why Porsche, Mercedes and GM are betting on silicon-anode batteries How silicon could enable cheaper EVs, electric flight and more powerful batteries Everything You Need to Know About Charging an Electric Car GM recalls 40K pickups to fix fire risk: Park outside Recall includes Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. They include 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model years between 2019 and 2023, according to documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Saturday. Do tires on electric cars wear faster than tires on regular cars? http://www.woodsmall.com/Do-tires-on-electric-cars-wear-faster-than-tires-on-regular-cars.txt Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit, automaker says The ID.4 was initially left off the federal government’s list of qualifying EVs. But now it’s back on, thanks to local assembly and batteries sourced from a domestic factory. Volkswagen’s flagship electric vehicle, the ID.4 crossover SUV, is eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit BMW i7 xDrive60 review: the one with the 31-inch movie screen in the back Range Rover will release an all-electric midsize SUV in 2025 Toyota’s EV Crossover Concepts Are the New Normal EV Power - EETimes EV Battery Recycling Capacity: Not So Fast There won’t be enough depleted EV batteries to sustain the rapid buildup of Li-ion recycling capacity for possibly a decade. BMS (Batteries and battery management systems) Innovations Will Require New EV Test Solutions EV Power - Thermal Management - Clever Cooling and BMSes Drive Longer Range EVs Designing Packaging for Modern (EV) Power-Conversion Applications Examining GaN and SiC Applications in EVs Gas Cars Aren’t Going Anywhere Buying a gas car in 10 years will be about as difficult as buying a sedan today The end is nigh for gas-powered cars The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to unveil strict new standards to boost EVs — and effectively phase out the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles. Rivian’s new ‘Performance’ powertrain lets R1T reservation holders keep their big battery Everything we love about Hyundai’s newest EV Beneath its striking exterior, the Ioniq 6 is a wonderfully normal electric vehicle that's delightful to drive EPA to propose auto emissions limits in new EV adoption drive Experts fear deteriorating parking lots could collapse under the weight of heavy electric vehicles Walmart to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations to its parking lots by 2030 This is one of the worst times to buy a car in decades. Here’s why Unloved EV chargers Low utilization rates for many connectors on city streets and highways illustrate an auto industry conundrum Bloomberg Green’s Electric Car Ratings The right EV for you Good Luck Figuring Out What Your New Electric Car Will Actually Cost The top five biggest problems with hybrid cars Tesla Batterie how are they holding-up and related topics Hyundai and Kia issue another recall of over 500K, warning certain cars may catch fire
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North Ridge Hybrids, Electric-Vehicles-&-Battery-Technology INFORMATION - Newest items are at the TOP: The next hot fast food menu item? Electric car charging Convenience store chain 7-Eleven recently launched its own EV fast-charging network, called 7Charge Subway is working with franchise owners to install stand-alone fast-chargers at various locations One major Taco Bell franchisee, meanwhile, is rolling out EV chargers at more than 100 of its California restaurants Georgia environmentalists protest new fees in EV bill Georgia already has the second-highest EV registration fee at more than $200, Woodall pointed out. "We're concerned," he said. "We think we ought to be incentivizing EVs." Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles - leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric. Tesla is no longer EV buyers' top choice Scroll down until you find: Tesla is no longer EV buyers' top choice EV owners are increasingly frustrated with home charging, and it should worry every electric car maker EV charging: ‘There’s an increased demand for infrastructure,’ Charge Enterprises CEO says Biden unveils EV charging plan; Will Tesla throw a wrench in it? EV Home Charging Study finds owner satisfaction down Electric Vehicles Might Not Be The Cheaper Alternative Consumers Thought: 2022 Study Reveals Surprising Results Tesla's towering V4 Superchargers break cover in Holland Oregon halts electric vehicle rebates due to demand, money 'No way to charge this battery': Tesla owner was left stranded when his Model S died in the cold. As EV popularity skyrockets, here's why some enthusiasts might get cold feet According to AAA, cold temperatures can substantially reduce the range of electric car batteries. BMW to make hydrogen-fuelled cars as it admits EVs won’t work for everyone Waze is adding electric vehicle charging stations to its route planning tool Google-owned navigation tool says its EV charging locator will be the most accurate thanks to its crowdsourced map editing feature Airstream and Porsche have unveiled a sleek and modern concept RV that can fit inside a garage How the Kia EV9 electric SUV is literally the next big thing for Kia design 2022 Kia EV6 Long-Term Update: Don’t pull the purple button (unless you need to) The EV6 has an emergency release lever for the charger hidden in the trunk Rivian's exclusive deal with Amazon for 100,000 delivery vans may be over Tesla is apparently nearing completion on its first V4 Supercharger station Electric cars don't need as much maintenance as gas-powered ones. Here are key differences between them. And yet EVs cost more to run - what gives? Buying an EV? Here’s How Long Until It Will Pay Off. 5 Hidden Costs of Electric Vehicles Why EV dealers might try to coax you into a 6-month lease Vietnamese Electric carmaker VinFast to delay opening of Chatham County production plant until 2025 Lordstown Motors Founder Cashed In Before EV Maker Stalled Best Video Doorbell Cameras of 2023 The Lightship L1 is a caravan built for EVs that can also power your home The self-propelled trailer reduces drag to extend range, comes loaded with solar panels to charge your EV, enough battery capacity to power your home, and sleeps up to six people Why cars running on e-fuel can’t replace EVs E-fuel will probably be too expensive and inefficient for cars, but it just might work for planes The ‘forever battery’: Are we there yet? US safety regulators to investigate Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off Encouraging electrification in the aftermarket Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association, SEMA EVs recalled more often than gas engine vehicles - Axios InsideEVs InsideEVs - RECALLS Waymo’s driverless cars were involved in two crashes and 18 ‘minor contact events’ over 1 million miles Ford F-150 Lightning fire wasn’t related to a design flaw, says battery supplier The automaker’s battery supplier says the incident is ‘rare’ and that it’s working on a fix. Rivian lost $6.8 billion last year, but its 400-mile “Max Pack” EVs are on their way. Exclusive: Tesla readies revamp of Model Y codenamed 'Juniper' Tesla has already been working to prepare for a revamped version of its Model 3 sedan, a project codenamed Highland Tesla is losing its most loyal customers — and that’s bad news for Elon Musk. 2023 BMW iX5 Prototype First Drive Review: The future isn’t (battery) electric a hydrogen-electric car requires a much smaller battery pack than a comparable electric car, it offers the same amount of driving range regardless of the outside temperature, and it can be refueled as quickly as a gasoline-burning model Zipse clarified that BMW isn’t developing hydrogen technology as a replacement for EVs; they’re two similar powertrain technologies that complement each other. Electricity is best suited to smaller cars, he noted, while hydrogen is better for bigger vehicles, especially those that regularly embark on long trips while towing something heavy. what does this mean in real life? BMW developed a hydrogen-electric, X5-based prototype called iX5 to find out 2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen Is a Key Niche Player Analysis-Lithium price slide deepens as China battery giant bets on cheaper inputs Kia might owe you money - Here's how to check Earlier this month, Kia recalled over 480,000 vehicles that use a potentially faulty Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) for ABS it could cause an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in a fire engulfing the vehicle. It can even occur when the car isn’t in operation The vehicle maker hasn't admitted wrongdoing but agreed to settle a class-action settlement for which you might be eligible. Here's how to find out if you're owed and how to file a claim. Anybody who is a current or former owner of the vehicles below could be eligible: 2017-2019 Kia Cadenza. 2016-2018 Kia K900. 2013-2015 Kia Optima. 2006-2010 Kia Sedona. 2007-2009 Kia Sorento. 2014-2015 Kia Sorento. 2008-2009 Kia Sportage. 2014-2021 Kia Sportage. 2018-2021 Kia Stinger. Relief from ultra-bright headlights is coming — but slowly These smart lights, known as Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights, use sensors to automatically change the shape, brightness and direction of their light without reducing drivers' visibility. Are headlights brighter than they used to be? In terms of lumens, Car and Driver reports LEDs can have between 9,000 and 10,000 lumens, while HIDs have around 8,000. Halogen lights measure even lower, the outlet says. Interestingly, Consumer Reports said in 2019 that testing showed that LED headlights, while being able to produce “brighter, whiter light” than halogen headlights and increase side-of-the-road visibility, did not produce better visibility in the road in front of a vehicle. Is the EV charging network failing? One study finds it’s getting worse. A JD Power study found that 21% of charging attempts ending in failure, thanks to broken chargers, software problems, vandalism, and payment processing errors. Ask the expert: How long do electric car batteries really last? These recalled particular Ram pickup trucks may have started house fires Electric shock: A new study found that EVs cost more to fuel than gas-powered cars at the end of 2022 These Are Consumer Reports 10 Best Vehicles to Buy in 2023 I often DISAGREE with CR - DRW I HATE NISSAN (based on previous experience - you may not agree - DRW Tesla driver dies after slamming into fire truck ‘Bending physics’: inside Rimac’s plan to make the fastest EV on the planet Nevera, Rimac Automobili’s $2-million 1,914 horsepower all-electric hypercar Zrncevic recently set the world record for the fastest production EV on the planet in a Nevera, doing a whopping 256mph on a closed track The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport can do 300 MPH with the limiter OFF Bugatti Chiron Super Sport review: a historic moment for mankind – and the combustion engine Perhaps more remarkable is that it has the same servicing schedule as a Ford Fiesta, requiring attention only every 12 months and 12,000 miles. The new scientific review on masks and Covid isn’t what you think Do the masks that so many of us spent more than two years wearing actually prevent the spread of Covid-19? Hyundai's low-cost, long-range sedan is shaping up to be a major pain for Elon Musk Ford halts production of electric F-150 because of possible battery issue Honda’s newest Accord hybrid is a sleek, brawny beast VW recalls nearly 21,000 ID.4s over faulty battery software The problem is the high-voltage battery management software could reset while the vehicle is in motion, leading to a loss of propulsion — not good, in other words. New AI-powered Google Maps will help electric-car owners find a charging station to power up and get back on the road within 40 minutes The new feature, which will be available in coming months for cars with Google built in, could help address driving range anxiety and facilitate EV adoption. THEY WILL NEED TO BE EASILY UPGRADED Electric shock: A new study found that EVs were more expensive to fuel than gas-powered cars at the end of 2022 — here are 3 easy ways to save cash no matter what you drive Ford Mustang Mach-E has a mile of wires it doesn’t need. That’s a big deal We didn’t know that our wiring harness for Mach-E was 1.6 kilometers longer than it needed to be. We didn’t know it’s 70 pounds heavier and that that’s [cost an extra] $300 a battery. Why Teslas keep catching on fire EVs catch fire far less often than gas-powered cars, but firefighters still need to adapt Honda announces a hydrogen-powered CR-V is coming in 2024 Electrify America is increasing prices at its DC fast charging stations Electrify America users were paying standard rates of 43 cents per kilowatt hour. Now, it’s going up to 48 cents starting March 6th. The ‘land grab’ for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert Electric truck maker Rivian to lay off 6% of its workforce as EV price war concerns grow American Cars Are Getting Too Big For Parking Spaces Lightning-fast Lamborghini is slowly shifting gears towards electrification It’s time to recycle all those dead batteries Safely recycle those ancient AAs in your junk drawer or the old car battery gathering dust in your garage Major supplier to chipmakers expects a recovery sooner rather than later "Most of our customers tell us that they expect a recovery in the second half of this year." Honda says all Acura EV sales will be ‘100 percent online,’ starting with ZDX Joe Manchin is trying to derail the EV tax credit he helped craft Manchin introduced a bill that would temporarily block the government from handing out the $7,500 tax credit for new EV purchases while also clawing back the credit from some people who have already received it Cash-strapped EV startup Arrival is laying off half its workforce Arrival, which announced last year that it was winding down its UK operations in favor of refocusing its business in the US More Electrify America EV chargers are coming, this time at TA rest stops Ford’s slashing Mustang Mach-E prices in latest volley in EV price wars EV adoption doesn’t lighten energy costs for all American families More than 90 percent of vehicle-owning households would lower their energy burden—but low income families would still struggle NOT what other articles say - they say EV is MORE expensive Why Teslas keep catching on fire EVs catch fire far less often than gas-powered cars, but firefighters still need to adapt Lithium Mining for EVs Could Destroy the Planet if We Don't Change Our Car-Centric Ways What is a CPO Car and Should You Buy One? How to calculate if an electric car will save you money Electric car-makers have found a legal loophole to get their customers an extra $7,500 tax credit We May Not Actually Need All That Lithium YEAH - PHOOEY Study: Car-focused decarbonization could require triple current lithium production https://www.yahoo.com/autos/driving-100-miles-ev-now-000000887.html However, a recent report from the Anderson Economic Group (AEG) found that fueling costs from mid-priced ICE-powered vehicles are lower than similarly priced electric vehicles. Combustion drivers pay about $11.29 per 100 miles on the road. EV drivers who charge up at home spend about $11.60 per 100 miles. The price difference is more dramatic for those who mainly recharge at stations. Frequent charging station users pay $14.40 per 100 miles. Sony and Honda’s EV goes where the Apple Car (Afeela) never did Armored Cars With Pepper Spray and Bulletproof Vests Are the Next Logical Step According to the car’s website, the Military package includes “bullet proof glass and body armor, underside explosive protection, smoke screen, military run flat tires, thermal night vision system, reinforced suspension, electromagnetic pulse protection, steel ram bumper, optional explosive device detection, continuous video recording, electrified door handles, siren and horn options, strobe lights, blinding lights, intercom system, magnetic deadbolts, pepper spray dispenser, 7 bullet proof vests, 7 bullet proof helmets, gas masks, first aid kit,” and a “hypothermia kit.” Next-Generation Battery Management System Architectures Authenticating batteries before rapid and fast charging House fire that killed 1 and injured 10 was sparked by lithium-ion battery, FDNY says The NFPA recommends never charging a lithium-ion battery overnight or leaving a battery on the charger after it's fully charged. Batteries should be kept at room temperature, should be stored away from other flammable materials, and should not be charged under a pillow, on a bed, or on a couch. Computers that power self-driving cars could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions “The Stick Is Much Bigger Than the Carrot” in Biden’s New Border Plan Buyer beware: All those cars damaged in California’s floods could be coming to a dealer near you “You had better get your face close to carpet,” urged Ivan Drury of Edmunds, the automotive information service. Now take a whiff. "That gross, musty smell,” said Drury, “that’s a big red flag." It means the vehicle probably has been in a flood. Soon, these may be the perils of shopping for a used car in California. Self-driving EVs use way more energy than you’d think Aside from safety concerns, autopilot software could nullify electric cars' sustainability benefit Shell is acquiring EV charging network Volta for $169 million The One Common Charging Mistake That Is Actually So Bad For Your iPhone Battery, According To Experts Pre-2010 Diesel Engines Banned From California Roads If you own a diesel-powered rig that’s over 10 years old in the state of California, it’s now illegal to drive it on the roads, thanks to a new law that went into effect January 1 of this year. Car inventory is growing, sales are down—dealers may soon need to offer discounts Used car values are dropping, here’s when forecasters expect prices to normalize 5 unintended consequences of the EV revolution EVs are going to change our cars — and how we drive Mercedes-Benz's new electric micro camper van RV is coming this year — see the concept vehicle Buying a used car? Watch out for odometer fraud on the rise New research from CARFAX shows odometer fraud is up 7% in the last year, their statistics show there are more than 1.9 million cars on the road with rolled-back odometers, 45,000 of those here in North Carolina. with the help of a tool you can buy online, you can roll back a car's odometer within seconds. To protect yourself when buying a used car with a rolled-back odometer, first look at the vehicle history on CARFAX to see if you spot a mileage change over the years and if the mileage adds up with the year of the car. And of course, always take it to your mechanic to have it looked at to see if the wear and tear on the car, matches the mileage. Need your car repaired? You could be waiting months because of supply chain issues with parts Are you buying ‘too much car’? Americans’ obsession with pricey options like touch screens is causing an affordability crisis These 10 cars have the greatest potential lifespan — and 6 are Toyotas Self-driving Tesla causes pileup as questions about technology mount Charging an EV can be daunting for beginners Everything You Need to Know About DC Fast Charging How Consumer Reports ranks 11 popular electric vehicles for reliability EVs seem to have more problems than gas cars, contrary to previous thoughts DANG - I hate Kia A Tesla driver took a 6,392-mile road trip using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software — there were some hiccups Mercedes-Benz makes a hefty promise to install 2,500 EV fast chargers across the US The luxury carmaker aims to provide universal EV charging stations at 400 sites across the US by 2027 Schäfer explained that plug-and-charge compatibility will be integral to the stations, so that any EV owner can refuel as needed. The promise of batteries that come from trees Limited edition hypercar runs on fuel made from plastic waste This is great - if you run low on fuel, stop and collect trash on the side of the road - JUST KIDDING Law Will Install Kill Switches In All New Cars a measure to install vehicle kill switches into every new car, truck, and SUV sold in this country. The regulation likely won’t be enforced for five years, so maybe there’s time to do something about this. at least needs to have a check digit, making killing the wrong car more difficult Hackers will love this - kill engine of car running on the freeway Inside the ambitious project to turn a 1961 Volvo into a powerful modern hybrid How Australia became the world's greatest lithium supplier Lithium batteries' big unanswered question Sony, Honda aim to deliver premium EV with subscription fees in 2026 BMW Wants to Charge (EVERY MONTH) for Heated Seats. These Grey Market Hackers Will Fix That PUT THESE CAR MANUFACTURERS OUT OF BUSINESS Honda to build JV U.S. battery plant, retool Ohio plants The Polestar 3 is an electric SUV that trades fancy distractions for raw technological prowess Rivian recalls over 12,000 EVs over loose fastener that could affect steering Electric vehicle batteries corroded by Hurricane Ian now causing fires Florida's chief financial officer tweets out video of firefighters putting out a Tesla Tesla is ditching a key type of sensor, ultrasonic, Here’s what that means for its vehicles. Model 3s and Ys produced after October won’t include ultrasonic sensors and will have reduced parking features for the short-term future New cars sold in New York state must be zero-emissions by 2035 The decision comes about a month after a similar mandate was announced by California New York City Has to Install EV Chargers And It’s Going to Be a Mess NC sees rapid spread of EV charging stations to meet rising demand Nikola Tries to Ignite Market for Its Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Trucks Nikola is recalling all the 93 battery-electric Nikola Tre Class 8 trucks it has manufactured to date. 48 Things To Upgrade Your Car That Don't Cost Much Money Intel’s self-driving car division Mobileye files for IPO Report: Vehicle Quality—Led by Electric Vehicles—on the Decline by 11% in 2022 How to Fix Squeaky Brakes It’s a fairly easy and affordable fix. how-to-recover-stuck-vehicle If you have a passenger, ask them to push. Then buy them new shoes Silence Your Rattling Interior The Easy Way Now’s the time to get your van-life ride ready for winter Whether your camper is cruising or sitting, you won't want any cold air getting in We might finally get a relatively affordable EV in 2027 General Motors and Honda aim to build an electric vehicle that costs less than $30,000. A modular battery system will help Lucid unveils top-of-the-line performance EV that does zero to 60 in under two seconds The Lucid Air Sapphire Edition is the automaker’s latest special edition sedan will do zero to 60mph in under two seconds, zero to 100mph in under four seconds, and the quarter-mile in under nine seconds. Electric vehicle owners are fed up with broken EV chargers and janky software A JD Power survey finds that EV charging is still a huge mess Should Tesla Be Concerned About Polestar? Chinese company unveils new electric-car battery with 620+ miles of range — 50% more than Tesla's Model S Electric vehicle companies have a serious quality problem Tesla Plaid YouTuber Boils Brakes and Crashes at 170 MPH Regular track drivers wisely upgrade to a more track-friendly fluid such as DOT4 (or higher, depending on what else they change in the braking system) that safely operates at higher temps along with any upgrades on pads, rotors, or whatever else. With Gas Prices So High, Some Hybrids Pay For Themselves Immediately AVOID Nissan Leaf - my PERSONAL OPINION Ford recalls 2,900 EV F-150 Lightning pickup trucks because a software issue may result in a failure to provide adequate warning of low tire pressure California firefighters use 4,500 gallons of water to extinguish Tesla fire that kept reigniting Chinese company unveils new electric-car battery with 620+ miles of range — 50% more than Tesla's Model S U.S. vehicle quality hits 36-year low as supply, labor woes continue - J.D. Power Meet the ID Aero, Volkswagen’s new electric sedan concept How computer-aided engineering shaped Cadillac’s first EV to a tee A Revolutionary Solid-State Battery Is Nearly Here, Scientists Say Faster-charging, safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries are on their way. The only question now is: How soon until we can plug in? An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging, nearly twice the range of Tesla's Model S Honda, Ford, Jeep, Lamborghini among vehicle recalls this week The weird history of the Honda HR-V Rising Gas Prices: The True Cost of Going Electric Toyota bZ4X electric SUV review: mediocre at best Will swapping out electric car batteries catch on? NIO: 'Tesla killer' wants better US-China cooperation A Revolutionary Solid-State Battery Is Nearly Here, Scientists Say All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) promise prolonged life, faster charge times, and safer chemistry compared to Li-on options Volvo’s commercial truck group is testing out hydrogen fuel cell semis Toyota will recycle electric vehicle batteries with Tesla co-founder’s project Electrified Roads Power Your EV While You Drive, Making Charging Pit-Stops a Thing of the Past The 10 Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Powering Up Your Ride Forget range worry, charge anxiety is the new problem for electric car users Tesla hikes its car prices by thousands of dollars Ford recalls nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-Es over battery safety issues The EV could fail to start or become immobile while in motion due to a battery malfunction The federal government’s Tesla Autopilot investigation is moving into a new phase Upgrading to an Engineering Analysis, which precedes a recall This lithium-ion battery kept going (and going and going) in the extreme cold GM offers more glimpses of the electric Cadillac Celestiq show car Oh cool, a door hinge Best Hybrid, Plug-In, and Electric Vehicles of 2022 - US NEWS The opinions of the US NEWS staff - NOT sure I agree How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car? The Inescapable Reasons Electric Cars Are Getting More Expensive The race to close the EV battery recycling loop U.S. safety regulators receive over 750 complaints of Teslas braking for no reason Buick is going all-electric with its throwback Electra line Taking a look back at the brand's long history—and its new EV future. Battery pack catches fire inside Rivian's Illinois assembly plant Carmakers are pouring billions into producing EV batteries What’s going on with self-driving cars right now? Here's what the major players are up to, even as one company experiences a setback How Ford is trying to fix public EV charging With so many technical issues plaguing public EV charging station networks, Ford stands out with attempts to resolve them. Solid-State Batteries Are Here and They're Going to Change How We Live The new lithium cells can last 25 years, charge an electric vehicle in minutes, and can't start on fire Rivian stock jumps as the EV automaker says demand remains high and production is on track Tesla recalls 130,000 vehicles to fix touchscreen issues caused by an overheating CPU The touchscreens could lag out or go completely blank Elon Musk Says Tesla Superchargers (EV CHARGERS) Will Work With Other Electric Vehicles in the US The move follows better compatibility in Europe, although the U.S. will be harder Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: quiet storm Ford’s first electric truck is fun, familiar, and checks all the boxes for a great entry-level EV Under the hood is a LOCKING STORAGE SPACE EV startup Canoo is running out of cash and doubtful about its future ‘There is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern’ A Guide to U.S. Electric Car Tax Credits and Rebates Department of Energy boosts domestic battery supply chain with billions in funding Ford says the F-150 Lightning is more powerful than it originally announced It’s got more horsepower and payload capacity An electrified car isn’t the same thing as an electric one. Here’s the difference. Don’t Rely On Lumens When Buying Car Headlights Electric vehicles are popular, but charging them remains a challenge Electric cars could be charged in just nine seconds with new quantum tech One of the biggest barriers to getting an electric car is the amount of time it takes to charge the battery. But that could be about to change, thanks to quantum technology. Scientists have created a new method to cut the time it takes to charge electric cars to just nine seconds, allowing people to ‘fill up’ quicker than they currently do at a garage. Sounds potentially useful, But Dangerous (opinion). Toyota Emphasizes Battery Durability in High-Stakes Electric SUV The target for the bZ4X’s battery: retain 90% of capacity after a decade of use. What it takes to run an electric vehicle repair shop Porsche increases EV targets, confirms 911 hybrid sports car Porsche is working on all-electric Macan and 718 vehicles — and its own charging network The VW-owned automaker aims to have 80 percent of its sales be electric by 2030 BATTERIES - This is a good thumbnail of the cost behind green energy in particular the batteries the power them The Case Against More Ethanol: It’s Simply Bad for Environment 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning EPA range figures leaked online Sony and Honda plan to make electric vehicles together How Tesla’s ‘Self-Driving’ Beta Testers Protect the Company From Critics Tesla Recalls ‘Self-Driving’ Software Update That Made Cars ‘Undrivable’ Car Companies Want You to Keep Paying For Features You Already Have Which Car Will Better Survive Total Infrastructure Collapse: Gas or Electric? upshot is a RAV4 with a completely full 14.5-gallon tank could idle for about 30 hours. Think The Solar Canopy Is Powering EV Fast Chargers? Think Again Tesla Wanted $22,500 to Replace a Battery. An Independent Repair Shop Fixed It for $5,000. Lucid Motors says it expects to make fewer EVs in 2022 than it originally planned Supply chain and logistics challenges Why Tesla and GM want to be big in a new kind of car insurance business EVs are expensive to insure in many cases, because they’re fast and mechanics for them are scarce. EV makers can insure their own products for less because the cars gather so much data. GM expects the first state approvals this year for its safe driver-based OnStar insurance offerings. Tesla’s Autopilot feature is reportedly being investigated by German regulators - 2/21/2022 Tesla, Toyota, and Honda Don’t Want You to Get a Discount for Buying Union-Made EVs Tesla sued over Model 3 suspension failure that allegedly caused a deadly crash Ford’s Mustang Mach-E beats Tesla’s Model 3 as Consumer Reports’ top electric vehicle for 2022 What it will take for the U.S. to build a 100% renewable electric grid Tesla faces safety investigation into "phantom braking" after surge of complaints The Hummer EV’s battery weighs more than a Honda Civic 2,923 lbs - That’s heavier than a whole ass Honda Civic U.S. corn-based ethanol worse for the climate than gasoline, study finds California’s Largest Battery Storage Shut Down by Smoke, Again GM to Resume Bolt Production as Fix Found for Battery Fires These are the flying cars about to take us into the skies Stellantis Recalls Plug-In Hybrid Minivans on Fire Risk The White House endorsed legislation stalled in Congress to increase current $7,500 EV tax credits to up to $12,500 for union-made U.S. vehicles, create credits of up to $4,000 for used EVs and lift the current 200,000-vehicle EV manufacturer tax credit cap, which would make General Motors (GM.N) and Tesla (TSLA.O) eligible again. FEB 10, 2022 U.S. to detail $5-bln plan to fund EV charging network will award nearly $5 billion over five years to build thousands of electric vehicle charging stations. Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds Accelerate the development of BMS applications - Maximize your EV system performance I've dealt with Mouser Electronics before, a good company. I know nothing about the EV/BMS products that they are carrying, Interesting to see TDK products - I bought a lot of their tape recording items 30 years ago. Tesla recalls 579,000 vehicles over "Boombox" noise hazard Tesla recalls over 26,600 cars over windshield defroster software error The recall impacts some 2021-22 Model 3, Model S, Model X and 2020-22 Model Y vehicles, which will receive a software update to fix the issue. Automotive systems solutions for Hybrids & EVs - Vishay at Mouser.com Teslas recalled because self-driving software tells them to roll through stop signs Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’ Over 100 complaints have been made in the last three months No other cars around. Flat, clear open freeway. Koenigsegg's Tiny Electric Motor Makes 335 HP and 443 Lb-Ft of Torque A closer look at axial flux motors Electric vehicle fires are rare, but hard to fight — here’s why Hyundai Motors and IonQ put quantum chemistry to work on improving lithium batteries ********************************************************
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