The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Tens of thousands of them might also bring unexpected automatic emergency braking, leading to a recall. Recall documentation states that the front camera system could detect objects that aren’t there, causing the automatic emergency braking system to activate and stop the vehicle. Image: Chevrolet] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A study suggests that brake and tire pollution may exceed that from tailpipes. New results out this morning from survey giant J.D. Vinfast says that it’s delivering its first U.S.-market market EVs to customers tomorrow. And the Rivian R1T is making owners very happy. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

APRIL 21, 2023

Tesla will reintroduce a previously axed regenerative braking setting for its drivers, which can slow the vehicle without having to apply the brake pedal, storing the energy to be applied later, resulting in a boost in range. It can help the lifespan of these braking components last more than 50 percent longer.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 16, 2023

And why aren’t EV brake lights more consistent under brake regen? Toyota is looking to add more than engine sounds to its electric sports car. The Tesla Model Y outsold all but the F-150. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Full-size pickups aside, the Tesla Model Y topped the sales charts in the U.S.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Tesla has now confirmed that the reason why we haven’t seen a groundbreaking at Gigafactory Mexico yet is because the automaker is pumping the brakes a bit on the project. more… The post Tesla pumps the brakes on Gigafactory Mexico appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Tesla has won a lawsuit against a Chinese customer who had alleged that her Model 3 sedan suffered from brake failure. Li, a Tesla owner from Xi’an, Shaanxi province, alleged that her Model 3’s brakes failed and caused her to be involved in an accident. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 17, 2024

. “The complaints allege a partial loss of braking over low traction surfaces without alerting the driver. “Some complaints allege that while braking over a low traction or bumpy surface, the vehicle may exhibit an intermittent loss of blended braking function (a combination of the service brake system and regenerative braking).

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 23, 2023

All-electric vehicles place new demands on the chassis, particularly when it comes to braking and recuperation. Developers at the Porsche Group are working on new concepts for brake force distribution which will enable better recuperation without compromising comfort.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 26, 2022

And are brake-dust emissions from EVs something to be concerned about? The Lucid Air has been recalled over a wiring issue—but nothing to do with its ace propulsion pieces. We sum up why we like the EV6 just a little bit more than the Ioniq 5, but why we think an important piece of tech is missing from both.

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Teslarati

JUNE 2, 2023

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed new safety standards that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian AEB systems on all new vehicles, regardless of powertrain. Pedestrian AEB systems can detect pedestrians and automatically apply the brakes as needed.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 9, 2022

And might EVs go without brakes as we know them in the future? Bollinger announces how its electric trucks will be made. We take a look back at a Nissan electric vehicle that could have been more than a point on would-be EV history. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. While some of us have.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according to a new study from the University of California, Irvine (via Green Car Congress ). A similar argument has been made about particulate emissions from tires.

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Teslarati

APRIL 28, 2023

Tesla has made its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) even safer by adding the ability to operate in reverse and increasing its operational top speed. AEB is a feature that is found in many cars and is an active safety system that can identify an imminent collision and automatically apply the brakes, helping prevent an impact.

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Teslarati

MAY 13, 2023

Tesla was the subject of much media coverage due to a “massive recall” in China due to issues with regenerative braking. Additionally, it is simply the rollout of a regenerative braking feature that we reported last month. It helped contribute to savings in range and less wear on braking components.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And Chevrolet Bolt EV owners have a new option to remedy their battery and their wallet. A concept EV challenges the notion that electric cars need four wheels, or even three. Hertz backs away from its ambitious EV plans. One company pushes ahead with plans for U.S.-made made solid-state cells. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 13, 2023

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has successfully completed development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t Part of this involved working with global Tier 1 supplier ZF to integrate its Electronic Brake System (EBS) for use in zero-emission Tevva electric trucks. battery-electric truck.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 14, 2023

It turns out that using regenerative braking to stop an EV might not activate the brake lights in the same way that pressing the brake in a gas vehicle does. As the publication points out, the feature can rapidly slow a vehicle in the same way that conventional braking does, so there could easily be confusion between drivers.&

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The company announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 models with Tektro brakes due to a risk of brake hose malfunction. more… The post Yet another electric bike recall announced due to faulty brakes appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 24, 2023

Tesla is releasing a new software update that brings back regenerative braking options for its electric cars. more… The post Tesla brings back regenerative braking options on its electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The recall is related to a braking issue with the mechanical brake calipers on the bikes. e-bikes due to mechanical brake issue appeared first on Electrek. electric bikes produced and sold earlier this year. more… The post Lectric eBikes recalls 45,000 XP 3.0

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) on Monday launched a preliminary probe into about 250,712 Honda Insight and Honda Passport vehicles over inadvertent activation of automatic emergency braking. The emergency brake issue affects the 2019-2022 models of the Honda Insight, a hybrid electric car, and the Honda Passport SUV.

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Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

Tesla China’s assertive stance against inaccurate reporting and false news continues, with the company recently taking legal action against a Model 3 owner who previously alleged that his vehicle experienced a “brake failure” incident. ” Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Credit: Weibo.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

A handful of Honda models, and one from Acura, are under recall over a defect that could limit braking functionality. & A recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specifies improper assembly of the tie rod fastener that’s connected to the brake master cylinder and booster.

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Electrek

JANUARY 11, 2023

It appears to show a classic case of phantom braking but also during Level 2 autonomy, the driver should have responded. The post Footage of Tesla phantom braking causing 8-car crash pile-up emerges appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 16, 2023

The post Tesla sneakily downgrades performance brakes, puts cover to hide it appeared first on Electrek. Tesla has sneakily downgraded its performance breaks on the Model Y Performance and even put a cover to hide the change in a deceptive move.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 31, 2023

Parking brakes can be very useful, but only in limited situations and when the driver intends to use them. Unexpectedly engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is moving can cause a loss of control and cause the vehicle to crash. The recall impacts more than 870,000 2021 to 2023 F-150s.

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Electrek

JULY 17, 2022

Anti-lock brakes might sound like old tech in cars (and motorcycles to a certain extent), but another two-wheeler has had to deal with brake lock up since its invention: the bicycle. But two different companies have just shown off competing anti-lock braking (ABS) systems designed for e-bikes to improve safety and performance.

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Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2023

The recall is due to faulty parking brake valve modules manufactured by one of the electric vehicle maker’s suppliers. As noted in the document, if the parking brakes of the Tesla Semi are not engaged when the driver expects them to be and the driver releases the service brakes, the Class 8 all-electric truck may move unintentionally.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2023

Lordstown Motors is recalling five units of the Endurance electric pickup due to a potential failure of the electric parking brake. “A parking brake with weakened clamping performance can fail and allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash,” it said. .

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Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Future electric vehicles will gain additional range thanks to a new brake design from Continental: The so-called Green Caliper, a newly developed brake caliper for disc brakes, is significantly lighter than previous designs and has a lower residual brake torque.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) floated the notion that every new passenger vehicle should come with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems. But AEB effectively has the car assessing a situation and deciding when to apply the brakes without any input from the driver.

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Teslarati

MAY 17, 2021

In a rather surprising turn of events, domestic auto media outlets in China have issued a public apology regarding their coverage of Tesla, particularly on the company’s alleged “brake failure” incidents, which were widely reported in recent weeks. Don’t hesitate to contact us for news tips.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Tesla China is reportedly suing the “brake failure” protester who climbed on top of a Model 3 display unit during the Shanghai Auto Show back in April. After her protest, Zhang claimed that the Model 3 had a faulty braking system. Zhang’s protest sparked a barrage of similar brake failure claims in China by other Tesla owners.

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Electrek

JANUARY 24, 2024

This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims that it can convert just about any bicycle into an electric bike – as long as it uses a disc brake. We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

The new facility is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region. Methyl triglycol is the primary raw material for the production of modern brake fluids used in the automotive industry.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Tesla is seeing an increase in complaints over serious and dangerous phantom braking events plaguing Autopilot in the latest software updates. more… The post Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 18, 2023

Regenerative braking isn’t a brandnew thought. However that hasn’t prohibited Hyundai from rethinking how such braking programs can also be worn in next-generation cars. The automaker mentioned it has “reinterpreted” the regenerative braking gadget at the crossover to spice up braking functionality.

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