Green Car Reports

AUGUST 24, 2023

EV collision repair remains more expensive. Vinfast claims 330 miles of U.S. range for its three-row electric SUV. California re-ups its EV incentives for lower-income households. And the uniquely boxy Mercedes EQB gets a refresh. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Lambrix, who alleged that Tesla did not offer the same broad set of repair options offered by most OEMs, resulting in “lengthy delays in repairing or maintaining their electric vehicles” and forcing owners to “pay supracompetitive prices for those parts and repairs once they are finally provided.”

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The State of Maine has voted "yes" to Question 4, which mimics the right-to-repair legislation that passed in Massachusetts three years earlier. While the decision represents another important victory for the right-to-repair movement, the world’s largest automotive lobby predictably bemoaned the situation.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A Finnish mechanic has carved out a rather successful niche in repairing all-electric cars, thanks to an unorthodox starting point — parts salvaged from a Tesla Model S that was literally blown up with dynamite by its frustrated owner. Haapala’s workshop attempts to repair individual components as much as possible.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Automotive News reported that VinFast owners can receive between $100 and $300 per issue and up to $100 per day after the vehicle sits in the shop for more than three days. This is on top of the automaker’s new vehicle warranty, which covers defects for ten years or 120,000 miles. VinFast had some stumbles out of the gate with its U.S.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Tesla has sought help to prove that its vehicles built with giga-casting parts are not more expensive to repair. more… The post Tesla seeks help in proving giga casted vehicles are not more expensive to repair appeared first on Electrek. That’s something that is particularly of concern to insurers.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

Over the next two years, MAN Truck & Bus , headquartered in Munich, Germany, plans to establish battery repair centers in Italy, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the UK. Two of the facilities, in Hanover-Laatzen, Germany, and Barcelona, Spain, are already in operation.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 24, 2023

Right to repair is a contentious issue for all consumer products, especially smartphones and cars. Thankfully for right-to-repair advocates, the NHTSA reversed its position after reviewing existing regulations and reevaluating data security measures around over-the-air updates.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

EV owners and independent shops might soon be able to tap into more repair details. Kia and Alfa Romeo roll out plug-in hybrids. And Tesla is recalling vehicles it already fixed. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On its official website , the trade union noted that workshops would now be allowed to fix damaged Teslas, particularly those that have been waiting for repairs even before the conflict started. He also noted that the trade union would only be allowing the repairs of Teslas that could not be driven.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

The workshop, christened ‘Master Craft’ aims to offer an end-to-end vehicle body repair, paint, as well car care services to discerning car owners. Nippon Paint also focus on upskilling its technicians to enhance bodyshop efficiencies and increasing output to lower the repair time for customers.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2021

And President Biden is considering the right-to-repair as part of the EV future. Dodge sees electric muscle cars and electrified Ram and Jeep trucks and SUVs as the next step. Hercules and Pininfarina are working together on an electric truck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

MAY 4, 2023

Rivian and Mitchell International revealed a new data licensing agreement for collision repairs Thursday, the first of its kind for the EV manufacturer. more… The post Rivian signs data licensing agreement with Mitchell to expedite collision repairs appeared first on Electrek.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We all know that car repairs can be expensive. But how much does it actually cost to repair a Subaru? Let’s take a look at some of the most common repairs and what you can expect to pay for them. The cost of repairs will vary depending on the model of Subaru you have and the severity of the damage. Front O2 Sensor.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 2, 2023

If you’ve taken a car to the dealer for repairs, you’re probably aware that costs can add up fast. Independent shops are a great way to save money on car repairs, but a new J.D. Power study found that owners are less satisfied with aftermarket service providers than in years past.& Power’s 2023 U.S.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced an additional $100 million in federal funding to repair and replace any and all existing but nonoperational EV chargers in the US. The new accelerator program is accepting applications now and aims to expedite EV adoption while creating thousands more new jobs in the industry.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

General Motors (GM) has started to repair Tesla vehicles at its dealerships, making it a growing new business for the legacy automaker. I gotta say it’s a new business,” said GM President Mark Reuss during the automaker’s Investor Day 2022. It also has Tesla Mobile Service, enabling owners to get their cars repaired anywhere.

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Electrek

AUGUST 13, 2023

Right to Repair laws are common in many countries and are designed to prevent manufacturers from maintaining a monopoly with costly repair services to fix a device. more… The post Why e-bike companies are fighting to stop riders from repairing their electric bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

awarded nearly USD 150 million for projects in 20 states to repair or replace nearly 4,500 existing electric vehicle charging ports. Departments of Transportation and Energy will invest USD 325 million across three programs to advance EV technologies, repair chargers and cut battery costs, the White House said in a statement on Friday.

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Electrek

AUGUST 26, 2023

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. more… The post Wheel-E Podcast: Right to repair e-bikes, 90% theft rate, bike-vans & more appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2022

SpaceX workers have been spotted repairing the company’s newest Starship prototype in the days after the rocket’s first partial test. SpaceX employees were still hard at work repairing Ship 24 two days later. It would also explain why SpaceX decided to leave Starship in place and conduct repairs at the pad.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And could a “right to repair” measure that passed on Election Day spark a change in the way EV data and over-the-air updates are treated? Volkswagen aims to green a Greek Island, partly with its ID electric cars. Audi talks about the performance decisions behind its E-Tron GT that’s closely related to the Porsche Taycan.

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Electrek

JUNE 6, 2022

Elon Musk says that Tesla is working on its service in North America and aiming for the majority of appointments to be same-day repairs. The post Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 15, 2023

Tesla is facing a new lawsuit instigated by an owner who is attempting to have Tesla give up its quasi-monopoly on repairing its vehicles. more… The post Tesla is being sued by owner in attempt to remove its monopoly on repairs appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JUNE 3, 2022

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says an upgraded Starship prototype has passed its first cryogenic proof or ‘cryoproof’ test after undergoing a week of repairs. Ship 24 repairs still firmly ongoing, it appears! CEO Elon Musk later confirmed that the Starship had passed its first cryoproof test a few hours after.

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Electric Driver

DECEMBER 28, 2023

December 2023 was a significant month for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, with several noteworthy developments and news stories making headlines. The December 2023 EV news covered a range of topics, from updates on Tesla’s charging standard to discussions on the impact of rising repair costs for electric cars after a collision.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Solar EV developer Sono Motors has found a service and repair partner in fellow German company Bosch. The post Bosch to handle Sion Solar EV repairs under partnership with Sono Motors appeared first on Electrek.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hertz has slowed down its big electric vehicle (EV) plans, with the company citing higher damage repair costs and Tesla price cuts affecting the cars' value. The post Rental giant Hertz hits brake on EV mega plans due to repair issues and price cuts appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 25, 2023

The post Should mechanics need to hold an electrician licence to repair EVs? Possible changes to Queensland's electrical safety laws could mean mechanics need a full electrician licence to work on EVs. The Electric Vehicle Council says this isn't necessary. appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 24, 2023

“In addition to supporting the customer’s right to choose their preferred method of repairing their vehicle, Tesla also protects drivers’ safety and security through industry-backed standards,” Patel wrote in a letter despatched July 29.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The fund will provide support to repair and replace existing non-operational electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the United States. The post Biden administration to provide $100M to repair or replace non-operational EV chargers in the U.S. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you. appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2021

In January 2021, the NHTSA requested that Tesla repair 158,000 Model S vehicles built between 2012 and 2018 and Model X vehicles from 2016 to 2018. In early March, Tesla started contacting owners whose vehicles fit the description of the recall so that a local Service Center could repair the vehicles.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 22, 2021

“We’ve grown our footprint of mobile repair by over 40%. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. The post Tesla acknowledges its service challenges, pledges serious repair team ramp appeared first on TESLARATI. We remain super-focused on adding locations.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The custom-built service units are designed to handle up to 80% of all repairs right in customers’ driveways. Inasmuch as the R1T service truck is impressive, the EDV service van was even more capable of performing repairs. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 28, 2023

Lucid has used over-the-air software to lessen the scope of a physical recall repair. Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging in its future. And battery degradation is gradual and likely won’t brick a used EV.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The 2014 trade in, which took place then Massachusetts handed its personal automobile right-to-repair legislation in 2013, gave retail outlets in all states the similar get entry to to diagnostic and service data that automakers manufacture to be had to their licensed dealership networks. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

more… The post Tesla tried to charge $22,500 for new battery pack when a $5,000 repair did the trick appeared first on Electrek. Tesla has tried to charge a Model S owner $22,500 for a battery pack replacement out of warranty, but a third-party shop was able to fix the issue for a fraction of that cost.

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