Rivian is recalling some of its R1T electric pickup trucks over faulty airbag systems, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicle’s sensors in the front seat may not deactivate the airbag when a child occupies the front passenger seat, necessitating the recall. The recall covers 502 R1T… Continue reading Rivian issues recall for R1T electric truck over faulty airbag sensors
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EV company Lordstown completes $230 million sale of its Ohio factory to Foxconn
Struggling EV company Lordstown completed the sale of its Ohio factory to Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that assembles Apple’s iPhone. The factory, which sold for $230 million, will now become the site of a joint venture between the two companies. The deal was originally set to close last month, but Lordstown kept pushing back the… Continue reading EV company Lordstown completes $230 million sale of its Ohio factory to Foxconn
Rivian lost $1.59 billion and delivered 1,227 electric trucks in the first quarter of 2022
Rivian, the buzzy electric vehicle company backed by Ford and Amazon, reported a net loss of $1.59 billion in the first quarter of 2021 based on $95 million in revenue. The company said it delivered 1,227 vehicles to customers during the past three months, bringing its total number of deliveries to 2,148. Rivian said it… Continue reading Rivian lost $1.59 billion and delivered 1,227 electric trucks in the first quarter of 2022
Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: quiet storm
I am driving a pickup truck through Texas hill country. The buzzards are circling overhead, the road is empty as a moonlit prairie, and all’s right with the world. Or at least it should be. There is a noticeable lack of engine noise coming from under the hood of my truck. That’s because there is… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: quiet storm
EV startup Canoo is running out of cash and doubtful about its future
Canoo, the struggling electric vehicle startup, thinks it’s about to run out of money. In stark terms, the company reports that it only has enough cash to last another quarter and is unsure whether it will be able to stay afloat beyond that. “As of the date of this announcement, we are reporting that there… Continue reading EV startup Canoo is running out of cash and doubtful about its future
Tesla reportedly stops production at its troubled Shanghai plant
Tesla has suspended most production at its Shanghai factory once again, this time due to issues preventing the company from getting the components it needs to build vehicles, according to a report from Reuters. Sources familiar with the situation told Reuters that the company halted work on Monday because of supply shortages as well. Production… Continue reading Tesla reportedly stops production at its troubled Shanghai plant
Ford did what Tesla won’t
Last fall, Ford began parading around a fully electric 1978 F-100 pickup truck that could accelerate 0–60 mph in around three seconds. The company brought it to YouTubers, automotive trade shows, Jay Leno, and even us. And we all agreed: we want this truck in our own garages. But for Ford, this car was far… Continue reading Ford did what Tesla won’t
Some new BMWs will reportedly come without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
BMW is temporarily shipping some new vehicles without support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay after changing chip suppliers, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (via 9to5Google). The chips from the new supplier reportedly aren’t compatible with Android Auto and CarPlay yet, and require an update for the software to work. “The chips… Continue reading Some new BMWs will reportedly come without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Lucid raises its EV prices as the company continues to struggle with production
Lucid Motors is raising the prices of its luxury electric vehicles, as the company continues to struggle with production. The company reported delivering only 360 vehicles to customers in the first quarter of 2022. As of June 1st, Lucid’s newly increased prices will be $154,000 for the Air Grand Touring (previously $139,000), $107,400 for Air… Continue reading Lucid raises its EV prices as the company continues to struggle with production
GM denies reports about Spark EV battery replacements, blames supply disruption
General Motors has denied reports that it’s no longer providing battery replacements for the all-electric version of the Chevy Spark, according to Kevin Kelly, a spokesperson for the company. Kelly told The Verge in an email that the company is “currently experiencing a temporary disruption in the supply of new Spark EV packs,” but that… Continue reading GM denies reports about Spark EV battery replacements, blames supply disruption