Tag: Recalls

@niche: Cooles Programm für heiße Tage: Der Sommer in der KTM Motohall001944

Dear Sir/Madam, Welcome to our Press Center. May we express our pleasure at the fact that you have chosen to use the pool of information regarding our company and its products and services. This information and content is made available by KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Betriebsgebiet Süd, Stallhofner Straße 3, A-5230 Mattighofen, Austria, and we are… Continue reading @niche: Cooles Programm für heiße Tage: Der Sommer in der KTM Motohall001944

GreenPower Hosts Educational Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School Buses and Commercial Vehicles at the U.S. Capitol

GreenPower hosted members of Congress, West Virginia state delegates, school district personnel and the general public to review the health benefits of electric vehicles for our children and communities, the safety and reliability of zero-emission school buses, and various funding programs available to school districts. Participants were able to learn about the BEAST, Nano BEAST… Continue reading GreenPower Hosts Educational Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School Buses and Commercial Vehicles at the U.S. Capitol

Ford recalls 2.9M vehicles for inability to shift into gear, risking crash

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 2.9 million vehicles that may shift into different gears than intended or roll away while parked, the third major recall for the automaker this month.  The latest recall affects certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Continue reading Ford recalls 2.9M vehicles for inability to shift into gear, risking crash

@Ford: Mustang Mach-E Recall FAQ

Q. Can I still buy a Mach-E? A. Yes, you can still purchase one from a Ford dealer. The vehicle will be held until it receives the software update.  Q. What is the issue tied to this recall?  A. On affected vehicles, Direct Current (“DC”) fast charging and repeated wide open pedal events can cause… Continue reading @Ford: Mustang Mach-E Recall FAQ

Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say

Detroit — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned against using the numbers to compare automakers, saying it didn’t weight them by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use… Continue reading Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say

US releases new driver-assist crash data, and surprise, it’s mostly Tesla

The federal government released two new reports highlighting — for the first time — crashes and fatalities involving autonomous vehicles (AV) and vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS). Tesla reported the most crashes involving driver-assist technology, while Alphabet’s Waymo disclosed the most incidents involving its autonomous vehicles. Car and tech companies insist these technologies… Continue reading US releases new driver-assist crash data, and surprise, it’s mostly Tesla

GreenPower Hosting Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School and Transit Buses Today at U.S. Capitol

The display and demonstration will give members of Congress, Administration officials, industry stakeholders, and school district personnel an opportunity to learn more about electric school buses and transit vehicles that meet “Buy America” regulations. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides significant funding opportunities for school districts and transit systems to migrate to electric vehicles. The BIL… Continue reading GreenPower Hosting Display and Demonstration of All-Electric School and Transit Buses Today at U.S. Capitol

@niche: THE “NEW” FORD LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD FORD, CONT’D.001939

Editor’s Note: Last week, Peter took the “new” Ford to task for looking a lot like the old Ford, and why some things never change for the Dearborn automaker. As if right on cue, Michael Wayland, reporting on CNBC.com, filed a report Tuesday morning (which we’ve included below) that brings to the fore yet another serious… Continue reading @niche: THE “NEW” FORD LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE OLD FORD, CONT’D.001939

Cleantechnica: Elon Musk Shares The Fundamental Value of Tesla and Why He Added Autopilot 002048

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared what he thinks is the fundamental value of Tesla in an interview with Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley club leaders. I’ve covered the first interview here and recently touched upon the second interview with a focus on the DOE loan that you can read here. The Fundamental Value of… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Elon Musk Shares The Fundamental Value of Tesla and Why He Added Autopilot 002048