Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A small number of 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV and 2023 Kia EV6 electric vehicles are being recalled for an issue that most definitely can’t be remedied with an over-the-air update. In affected vehicles, Kia explains, one of the driveshafts may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially allowing it to break under load.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 23, 2024

The post Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk appeared first on The Driven. More than 100 electric vehicles have been urgently recalled in Australia due to a serious battery fault that could "lead to a vehicle fire".

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. But General Motors claims it has teams working 24/7 to address the issue. Automotive News reported the stop-sale order was issued late on Friday, when people would be preoccupied with the holiday weekend. Because no speedometer means to driving.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

GM is pulling almost 56,000 for the issue, which it said has been blamed for 234 complaints over the last year and a few months. Dealers will issue the fix for free, updating the camera module as necessary. The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon bring a lot to like in a more maneuverable package than full-size trucks can offer.

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Electrek

MARCH 8, 2024

Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a NACS to NACS extension cable to fix the issues with Supercharging different electric vehicles with different charge port locations.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Tesla is reportedly having issues producing 4680 battery cells for the Cybertruck, but the report is a bit sketchy. more… The post Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Chevy is already halting sales of the highly anticipated electric Blazer over glaring software issues. more… The post 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sales are already halted over software issues appeared first on Electrek. If you were waiting to buy the new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV , you may have to wait a little longer.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 22, 2024

These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to society, including $13 billion of annual public […] The post US EPA issues new vehicle emission standards, boosting electric cars and hybrids appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

GM voluntarily paused sales of its popular midsize trucks to fix issues with their software. Certain Colorados and Canyons displayed intermittent software quality issues, identified during our rigorous validation process,” GM’s VP of global tech communications, Brandee Barker, told Automotive News. “A

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Volvo recently announced that it was delaying European deliveries of the SUV to fix software issues. While automakers can fix many issues with new cars via over-the-air updates, this one had to be performed in person, a significant source of the delays. Software version 1.2 Production will begin in the U.S.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At issue is the so-called integrated brake system, a unit which may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the antilock brake and dynamic stability control systems to not function properly. & Letters about this issue won’t go out until sometime in April. A full list can be found& here.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 24, 2023

continued] The post Chevrolet Pauses Blazer EV Sales To Fix Software Issues appeared first on CleanTechnica. Last week, we retold the story of Edmund’s struggles with a long-term Blazer EV test vehicle. Sadly, not long after.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

On Tuesday, Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to Green Car Reports a stop-build and in-transit stop-ship order has been given for the F-150 Lightning pickup truck due to a potential battery issue. Ford has not disclosed what the potential battery.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Tesla’s head of Dojo hardware has left the company, and he was possibly let go over issues with the next generation of the supercomputer, according to a source. more… The post Tesla’s head of Dojo supercomputer is out, possibly over issues with next-gen appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 23, 2024

continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Towing Range Updates — Range Issues? Tesla Cybertrucks are rolling out quite quickly at the moment, per reports from the Tesla gigafactory in Texas and even. Misleading Concerns? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years due to an issue with a key propulsion-system component that potentially can’t handle the heat from fast charging or when drivers floor it too many times in a row.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 15, 2023

GM-Trucks.com reported on the issue, in response to which General Motors issued a stop sale for the two trucks. Though the damage is typically hidden by the roof molding, it can cause corrosion, leaking, and a safety issue during a crash. are included in the action.

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Electrek

JULY 2, 2021

Porsche today issued a physical recall of its Taycan fleet over the loss of power issue. more… The post Porsche issues physical recall of Taycans over loss of power issue appeared first on Electrek. The question is, why not do this kind of update over OTA?

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

continued] The post The Transition To Electric Vehicles Is Plagued By Software Issues appeared first on CleanTechnica. My brother and his wife took the plunge and bought a non-Detroit Three vehicle this year: a Volvo XC60.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Tesla has issued an over-the-air update to fix a safety recall issue regarding tail light activation. The issue, whereby tail lights intermittently fail to illuminate, affects some 2023 Tesla Model 3s and most Model Ys sold between 2020 and 2023. .” Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Porsche and Audi are issuing recall letters for most of their plug-in vehicles, but it’s not for the vehicles themselves. Chevy Blazer EV sales have been halted. Hydrogen rules aim to reel in the dirtier side of the hydrogen economy. And we look at the Prius Prime as one of the year’s best.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 6, 2024

A regulator in China said Tesla would make the changes through a software update issued to the vehicles. million EVs in China for autopilot, lock issues appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The recall includes Tesla’s Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y in China made from 2014 to […] The post Tesla recalling 1.62

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tesla is fixing issues with cabin doors in over 120,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, as they may become unlatched during a crash, which does not comply with certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). ” As of December 14, 2023, Tesla is not aware of any warranty claims or injuries related to the issue. 214, S9.2.3(b)(1).

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Green Car Reports

MAY 12, 2023

deliveries of the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 are likely to be delayed by months due to a software-related issue spanning these models’ shared platform, the two Swedish EV makers confirmed Thursday. Initial U.S. The impact may be most significant for Polestar, as U.S.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lucid is recalling 2,042 Air sedans because of a defrosting issue with the high voltage coolant heater (HVCH), which could cause issues with defrosting, inhibiting visibility. The recall was submitted to the NHTSA on January 10, and Lucid expects 1 percent of the recalled vehicles to be affected by the issue.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

4 EVs—all from the 2021 model year—to address an issue that stems from faulty drive-system control software. Volkswagen is recalling 20,904 ID.4

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Tesla has recalled 40,168 vehicles due to a software issue that could cause loss of power steering assist, but the automaker says it's already released an over-the-air (OTA) update to address the problem. In certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles that received the 2022.36

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Electrek

OCTOBER 3, 2023

more… The post Volkswagen taps Tesla, Rivian vet to fix EV software issues appeared first on Electrek. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla , Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The issue seems to occur after long bouts of highway driving in most cases. There also appears to be at least 13 crashes the agency believes might have been related to the issue. Since there’s no warning light accompanying the issue, we’d advise drivers of new Civics, CR-Vs, or Acura Integras to be extremely cautious while driving.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Do Not Read This Report About Cybertruck Issues In The Snow appeared first on CleanTechnica. A Tesla Cybertruck has been filmed struggling to drive up a snowy driveway. Should we all stop what we are doing and run to tell the king?

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Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2022

Yesterday, Transport Canada launched an assessment into the issues after sixteen complaints. Tesla Model 3, Y HVAC systems under ‘Issue Assessment Investigation’ in Canada. Following reports that Transport Canada launched the IAI, the NHTSA has also launched a probe into the issues. I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2022

Tesla is recalling 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, over a charging issue that can cause infotainment screens to overheat.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 25, 2023

And why do EV owners see more quality issues? Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 21, 2023

Late last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a letter to Nissan requesting they recall a batch of Sentra sedans thanks to tie rods that may bend and cause steering issues. At the time, Nissan said the problem had roots in “material handling and assembly process issues.”

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Green Car Reports

JULY 4, 2022

General Motors is issuing a retroactive discount for Chevrolet Bolt EV models bought in 2022, reimbursing owners who bought their cars before a big price cut announced one month ago.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Why Ignoring Car Issues Can Lead to Costly Repairs Critical Tips To Keep from Going Down an Expensive Pat h This article may contain affiliate links. Ignoring issues with your vehicle can seem like a convenient option for many. In addition, seemingly small issues can be indicative of larger problems.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ford said today it would suspend F-150 Lightning production for another week after identifying issues with battery cells provided by supplier SK. “The teams worked quickly to identify the root cause of the issue,” Ford told us in a statement. “We are holding vehicles while we investigate,” Ford said at the time.

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