2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention

Electric vehicles have finally hit the mainstream. I know that because as I write about the stylish new Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate SUV, all my complaints are about regular-car issues, none focused on its electric drivetrain. I’m talking about things like a tiny rear window that limits visibility, electronic failures, limited rear headroom, and… Continue reading 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention

AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler: Electric vehicles offer ‘huge opportunities’ for unions

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Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire

Detroit – Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs in the U.S. because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire. The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years. The Dearborn, Michigan, company says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused… Continue reading Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire

These five vehicles won’t be around for 2023

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Payne: Genesis GV60 is stylish, sci-fi Tesla challenger — charging excepted

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Biden administration seeks waiver of ‘Buy American’ rules for EV chargers

Washington — The Biden administration is asking for a waiver of “Buy American” rules for federally-funded electric vehicle chargers to more rapidly roll out the infrastructure needed to scale up EV adoption. Domestic content rules say 100% of steel, iron, and manufactured goods made mostly of steel and iron in federal highway projects must be made in the United States. But… Continue reading Biden administration seeks waiver of ‘Buy American’ rules for EV chargers