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Mitsubishi Envisions Electric Cars As Energy Storage Units

Mitsubishi Electric has developed an advanced energy management system for big facilities, which could lower electricity costs through optimizing on-site generation (like photovoltaic) and charging/discharging electric vehicles. The system regularly monitors the status of EVs (checking how many is connected at the moment) and tries to minimize energy usage at peak demand from the grid.… Continue reading Mitsubishi Envisions Electric Cars As Energy Storage Units

The rebirth of Italdesign: £1.5m Zerouno hypercar driven

True, it was Italdesign that created, in the original Golf, the car that saved VW, but this prolific company has also produced any number of landmark Fiats including the Panda, Uno and Punto, as well as beautiful Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, the BMW M1, the Lotus Esprit and countless concept cars, many of them highly influential.… Continue reading The rebirth of Italdesign: £1.5m Zerouno hypercar driven

Aspark Opens Preorders for Owl EV Hypercar at Paris Motor Show

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The Aspark Owl Will Cost You €1 Million… For A Deposit

You’ll need to lay down some serious cheddar just to reserve one of these Japanese electric hypercars While the biggest stories of the Paris Motor Show were the mainstream manufacturer reveals – the likes of the new BMW 3-series and the Hyundai i30 N Fastback – we mustn’t forget about the smaller companies showcasing their… Continue reading The Aspark Owl Will Cost You €1 Million… For A Deposit

Commercial Fleet Sales Increased 10.3% in October

Sales into the three fleet segments in October increased 6.8% to 2.29 million. Photo courtesy of Ford, GM, FCA, and Nissan. Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from eight manufactures increased 10.3% to 54,920 in October compared to a year ago as sales of trucks, vans, and SUVs increased 7% to 48,437 and provided about 89%… Continue reading Commercial Fleet Sales Increased 10.3% in October

Recall alert: Hyundai Ioniq in the hot seat

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Hyundai is recalling 10,575 Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models from 2017 and 2018 to replace a wiring relay in the drive system.

The recall mirrors a similar problem announced last month with the Ioniq's platform-mate, the Kia Niro, which was also recalled.

Bad connections in a drive-system relay can cause the relay to overheat and lead to a fire, the automaker said in the recall notice. Drivers may see some early warning signs if the HEV warning light appears while driving, or the car won't start.

The recall affects Ioniqs built between November 16, 2016 and August 16, 2017

READ THIS: 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid recall concerns extra heat in the back seat

Like in the Niro, the relay is located under the back seat and can result in the rear seat getting warm or even catching fire. Parents placing children back there should be especially vigilant.

Hyundai says it will replace the relay free, and if technicians find any damage, the whole power relay assembly will be replaced.

Owners should expect to be notified by November 30th.

In the meantime, if backseat passengers say their seats are getting warm, it may not be just the optional bun warmers.