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Ford recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles; high voltage battery main contactors may overheat

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In the defective vehicles, DC fast charging and repeated wide-open pedal events can cause the high voltage battery main contactors to overheat. If the contactors weld closed while driving, a powertrain malfunction warning light illuminates on the next drive cycle, along with a no-start condition. The defect affects 48,294 vehicles.

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Blink Charging awarded grant funds to deploy DC Fast Chargers by Michigan EGLE

Electric Vehicles India

Blink Charging awarded grant funds to deploy DC fast chargers by Michigan EGLE-Press Release . The six DC fast chargers were installed at two separate locations in Traverse City and Clare, Michigan, United States.

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2025 Cadillac OPTIQ unveiled: 300-mile range, 300 horsepower, $54,000 starting price

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Additionally, 300 miles of range will be what Cadillac estimates to be standard at a full charge, and DC fast charging will give 79 miles in about ten minutes. Signature Lighting Choreography: When the driver approaches or exits the vehicle, their key fob begins a choreographed lighting sequence to greet them.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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Volvo collaborates with Utility Innovation Group and Portable Electric to launch off-grid chargers – Charged EVs

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The PU130 unit incorporates Portable Electric’s 48 V DC fast charging technology to provide a 20 kW charge rate. In addition to charging equipment, the PU130 can simultaneously provide 40 kW of job site power to support tools, lighting, office trailers, and other equipment.

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Stop-Sale Issued for 2024 Chevy Blazer EV

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The automaker is telling dealers to pause sales so it can address problems with charging and the infotainment system. Three days later,] we took it to the dealer. We are currently waiting on a replacement module and on week three of the dealer having my car. Because no speedometer means to driving.

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Porsche unveils new Taycan with updated exterior, better performance, and $99.4k starting price

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These include new front and rear-end styling with new headlights and tail lights, as well as Turbonite accent colors for the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S models. At 800-volt DC charging stations, the new Taycan can charge at up to 320 kW, which should provide drivers and passengers with short charging stops during long road trips.

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