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Ford confirms it received Elon Musk’s “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” pamphlet

Teslarati

When motoring content firm Hagerty published its video review of the Tesla Cybertruck, automotive journalist Jason Cammisa lightly noted that Tesla had sent other auto CEOs a pamphlet called “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle.” Farley also remarked that Ford had received the pamphlet on December 5, 2023.

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Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry

Electrek

The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture.

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NHTSA concludes safety defect investigation into post-crash fire risk of the Volt

Green Car Congress

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has concluded its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of Chevy Volts (PE11037). NHTSA remains unaware of any real-world crashes that have resulted in a battery-related fire involving the Chevy Volt or any other electric vehicle. Earlier post. ).

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SAE International revises recommended practice for electric and hybrid electric vehicle safe battery testing

Green Car Congress

The revised version of this document will bring it up to present technology standards to serve the mobility sector and advancements in the years ahead. The document specifically applies to vehicles with RESS voltages above 60 volts. —Bob Galyen, chair of the SAE Vehicle Battery Standards Steering Committee.

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Porsche Taycan 12V battery complaints prompts NHTSA investigation

Teslarati

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Teslarati earlier today that it is investigating 2020 and 2021 Porsche Taycan models for 12-volt battery issues that are leading to a “loss of motive power,” according to an Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Resume document.

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Volkwagen recalls 100% of ID.4 EVs in the U.S. due to flammable interior materials

Teslarati

4 electric vehicles in the United States due to the flammability of interior materials, according to NHTSA documents. 4 vehicles, also noted as “100% of estimated percentage with defect,” the documents state that the material of the roller sunshades may not consistently meet the FMVSS 302 performance requirements.

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

Baua Electric

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. 2024 Genesis GV60 Automakers have been very slow to get rid of 12-volt electrical systems in new vehicles.

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