Lucid Air has been recalled, twice, in two weeks Over-the-air software updates have been shipped to cars for both issues Lucid will replace any high-voltage coolant heaters that fail on affected cars Lucid has issued two recalls applying to its Air electric sedan. The two independent recalls include a software error that could cause a … Continue reading “Lucid Air recalled for loss of power and coolant heater issues”
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Image: ENTEK ENTEK just got a conditional $1.2 billion loan from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office to build a lithium-ion battery separator factory in Terre Haute, Indiana. A battery separator plays an essential role in the performance and safety of a lithium-ion battery. A battery separator is a membrane sandwiched between a … Continue reading “The US just financed a $1.2B EV lithium-ion battery separator factory in Indiana”
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72 Bolt EV and EUV models missed software to signal a bad battery Those models need to return to dealerships for the software Affected owners should park outside, not charge above 90% A small subset of Chevrolet Bolt EVs previously recalled for potential battery fires have once again been recalled for the same. While this … Continue reading “Software prompts another Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall”
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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask: What does war look like to someone who “narrowly avoided” military conscription in South Africa? Apparently it involves lots and lots of robots, and a cameo appearance from Bill Gates! Elon took to X to say he was ready to wage war on TSLA shorts – and, once … Continue reading “Elon goes to war, Model Y refresh, EV lease deals, and 1300 hp electric NASCAR”
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Hyundai believes it has found the “sweet spot” with three long-range, fast-charging, and affordable EVs available in the US. With rivals launching new electric models this year, Hyundai expects stronger competition in the second half of the year. After setting a new EV sales record in Q2, Hyundai feels “pretty bullish about the second half,” … Continue reading “Hyundai finds its ‘sweet spot’ with EVs in the US as it braces for new competition”
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Porsche is doubling down on its shift to EVs as gas-powered vehicles, like the Macan, are already being retired in Europe. With new electric vehicles launching, including the Macan, Boxster, Cayenne, and a range-topping seven-seater EV, Porsche is laying the groundwork for the future. Porsche launched its first fully electric car, the Taycan, in 2019. … Continue reading “Porsche accelerates shift to electric vehicles as gas-powered models die off”
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Photo: Electrify America Electrify America (EA) has kicked off a pilot at 10 of its charging stations, limiting EVs to 85% state of charge to reduce congestion. Electrify America’s 85% state of charge pilot EA launched its Congestion Reduction Pilot at stations in Southern California at select high utilization charging stations with congestion issues. The … Continue reading “A new Electrify America pilot will limit EVs to 85% state of charge”
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The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is Ram’s electric truck launching near the end of 2024 Ram said the 1500 REV will have up to 500 miles of range, but standard battery trucks will have 350 miles of range A range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger arrives after the electric Ram 1500 REV Ram is looking to go … Continue reading “2025 Ram 1500 REV electric truck aims for 500 miles of range”
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Photo: Sakuu Global EV battery maker SK On now has a joint development agreement with Sakuu, the “world’s first manufacturing platform for printing battery electrodes.” Sakuu 3D prints fully functional batteries in custom shapes and sizes with patterned openings for thermal management in a fully dry process that doesn’t use solvents. The San Jose-based company says its … Continue reading “SK On and Sakuu will jointly develop 3D-printed EV batteries”
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Porsche has confirmed that the gas-powered Macan SUV and the 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars all will be discontinued by 2026. A Reuters report confirms the decision, which has been widely anticipated as Porsche has introduced and updated key vehicles in its electric-car product plan, including the electric Taycan sedan and the upcoming Macan … Continue reading “Porsche's gas-powered era begins to end in 2026”