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Porsche and Audi Recall Almost 6,700 EVs for Insufficient Battery Sealant

The Truth About Cars

Porsche and Audi recently issued a recall that illustrates that point, as the vehicles share most of their underlying engineering and could have batteries with insufficient sealant. Though intended to reinforce the battery packs, the automaker started receiving reports of failures in March, and by April, the first U.S.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Credit: Porsche Newsroom/Twitter ).

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

Not all succeed as talk is cheap, actions are tough, and many don’t do so well following through. The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. Genesis is on schedule to have 100+ dealers across the country in the coming years.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

According to recent data from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more than 12,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered nationwide in July. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal? Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

The electric scooter prices have almost reached price parity with petrol scooters and will soon be cheaper, once battery cells are mass manufactured in India. Cost of electricity is fairly cheap at Rs 10 per unit in the commercial location of cities and Rs 3 - 4 small towns and villages. For other manufacturers, check with dealers.

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Enroute to electrification | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

kWh lithium-ion battery is situated below the load floor and above the electronically-controlled rear differential. The Urus SE won’t be cheap at a starting price of USD 258,000. Meanwhile, Winklemann said that the allocation for the hybrid SUV would be driven by close contact with the region, close contact with dealers.

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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

My Energi

This year should see a major increase in the volume of electric cars hitting dealer and independent forecourts in the UK thanks to the enormous annual growth in new EV registrations back in 2020, when the market grew by over 140% with more than 175,000 registered.