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Chevrolet begins shipping 2022 Bolt EUV and EV to dealers

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Chevrolet has begun shipping the new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and redesigned 2022 Bolt EV to dealers and expects them to arrive on dealer lots soon. The device has a changeable plug that allows the customer to plug into a standard 120-volt three-prong outlet for Level 1 charging and a 240-volt outlet for Level 2 charging up to 7.2

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Toyota announces nationwide dealer rollout of Tern Class 8 electric semi

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Another Toyota Group brand, Hino Trucks nevertheless brings a nationwide network of more than 200 heavy truck dealers (and their customers) to the new JV with Hexagon, which is specifically focused on electrifying “practical” commercial vehicle applications. Electrek’s Take Tern RC8 electric semi truck; via Hino Truck.

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GM outlines further steps on battery safety, customer satisfaction initiatives for the Volt; the importance of de-powering the battery after a severe crash

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General Motors today announced initiatives for customer satisfaction and outlined its steps in battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the safety of Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The current de-powering process begins when GM is notified of a Volt crash through OnStar. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

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Battery information is communicated with state of charge percentage added to the existing battery icon and range shown in the display. Owners of MY21 vehicles will receive communication requesting that they book in-person appointments with their local dealers for the software update and replacement of the vehicle’s 12-volt battery.

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Ford reveals 2022 E-Transit battery-electric van

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With a usable battery capacity of 67 kWh, E-Transit will deliver an estimated range of 126 miles in the low-roof cargo van variant. E-Transit features both AC and DC fast charging, coming standard with a Ford Mobile Charger that can plug into a normal 120-volt outlet for slow and steady charging or into a 240-volt outlet for faster charging.

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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue

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over an electronics issue that may cause 12-volt batteries to lose charge while driving. All of these EVs have 12-volt batteries and electrical systems in addition to their high-voltage battery packs. Dealers will also install updated software for the ICCU aimed at decreasing thermal loading and peak voltage.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) of torque, a 17 kWh battery that delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, a 2.72:1 Vehicles are scheduled to start arriving at dealers in the fourth quarter of 2022. liter turbocharged I-4 when the battery reaches minimum state of charge.

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