The Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for an issue that could lead to an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from model years 2023 and 2024 (the only two in which the Ocean was sold before Fisker filed for bankruptcy). Software issues in these vehicles … Continue reading “Fisker Ocean recalled due to regen brake issue”
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According to a recent post from Aptera Motors co-CEO Steve Fambro, the solar EV startup has received a delivery of bodies in carbon (BinCs) from Italy. According to Fambro, the BinCs will be cleaned up and soon become Aptera’s next three production-intent solar EV builds. Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continues to push forward toward … Continue reading “Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow”
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Join us to explore AVL’s innovative approach that combines ultra-high precision and accuracy testing methodology with advanced electrochemical simulation models to overcome the limitations of traditional BMS calibration methods. These advanced methods reduce the need for extensive physical testing, saving time and costs while enabling virtual testing that’s 3000 times faster than conventional testing. In … Continue reading “Achieve 3000x faster BMS calibration with ultra-high precision testing and simulation (Webinar)”
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Canary Media’s Electrified Life column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. Canary thanks EnergySage for its support of the column. Fraudsters can dim even an industry as bright as solar. Solar scams are rare, but on the rise as more … Continue reading “How to protect yourself against solar scams”
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Ford on Wednesday said it plans to launch more hybrids and cut back on a previously announced battery-electric vehicle as it adjusts to the changing landscape for electrified vehicles. The automaker said its changed roadmap is aimed at lowering prices, particularly for EVs whose buyers today are more cost conscious compared to the early adopters … Continue reading “Ford: Two new electric trucks, more hybrids, no three-row electric SUV”
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Ultra-Luxury Electric Coupe What is luxury? In the automobile industry some brands say covering the seats in leather makes an economy car luxury. Some have created an upscale division they call luxury. Then there are brands that consider themselves luxury. These are all good cars, some even very nice cars, but at best they would … Continue reading “Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV”
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Despite talk of an EV slowdown, more electric cars are hitting US streets. In the second quarter, 18 models topped 5K in sales, with Tesla, Ford, and Hyundai leading the way. Meanwhile, newcomers, like Toyota’s bZ4X, Kia’s EV9, and the Chevy Blazer EV, joined the club. According to Kelley Blue Book, EV sales hit a … Continue reading “Electric vehicles hit major milestone as 18 models join the 5K sales club in Q2”
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EV chargers are as vulnerable to cyber-threats any other connected devices. Insecure communications leave the door open to threats ranging from petty theft (fraudulent billing) to major data breaches (theft of vehicle data or customer credit card info) to disaster-movie scenarios (sabotage of electrical grids). Communications between vehicles and EVSE are secured by means of … Continue reading “How Irdeto is protecting EV charging infrastructure from cyber-attacks”
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When Max Kanter bought an electric vehicle back in 2022, he didn’t expect it to be so hard to find accurate data on the cost and carbon-intensity of the electricity surging through the power grid. As not only a new EV owner but also a data whiz, he sought out the information because he “wanted to build a machine … Continue reading “The power grid is hard to understand. This startup is trying to help.”
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The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz will cost $61,545 Single-motor models will have 234 miles of range, dual-motor models have 231 miles of range The ID.Buzz will arrive in U.S. dealers later this year The two most pressing pieces of the VW Bus’s return have finally been revealed. On Wednesday, Volkswagen said the 2025 ID.Buzz will cost … Continue reading “2025 VW ID.Buzz costs $61,545, up to 234 miles of range”