“This might be part of the problem.” Flack and Fire Tesla CEO Elon Musk ridiculed General Motors in a tweet this morning, saying the US carmaker may have trouble keeping up with Tesla’s EV market share — because GM’s Bolt EVs keep catching fire. Musk was responding to a tweet about Tesla having 79 percent of… Continue reading Elon Musk Ridicules GM Over Electric Cars That Keep Catching Fire
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Navistar Launches New Electric International® eMV™ Series, Now in Production and Available to Order
The International eMV is designed to tackle everyday use, built to the same rigorous standards as the trusted diesel International MV™ Series truck. With thoughtful design for improved visibility and maneuverability, the eMV is ideal for any straight rail application. It is available in four different wheelbase options – 217″, 236″, 254″ and 272″ –… Continue reading Navistar Launches New Electric International® eMV™ Series, Now in Production and Available to Order
Fair Technologies Adopts New Strategy, Name Change for Early 2022 Relaunch
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Digital auto platform Fair Technologies today announced that it is preparing to launch an end-to-end e-commerce marketplace that offers consumers industry-best levels of inventory and comprehensive financing, insurance and extended warranties. The company’s transition also includes an official name change to Fair Technologies. From a brand perspective,… Continue reading Fair Technologies Adopts New Strategy, Name Change for Early 2022 Relaunch
GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
GM confirmed that it is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until “LG can supply defect-free battery cells” for the electric vehicles. For months, we have been reporting on the mounting pressure to have GM recall the Bolt EV after several cars caught on fire while charging. Everything pointed to a similar battery defect as… Continue reading GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
EV Connect Premium Maintenance Program Drives Confidence for EV Charging Providers
Successful EV charging includes technical and logistical issues in both the hardware and software domains. When problems arise, the EV Connect Shield relieves charging providers of the burden of detecting, diagnosing, and resolving issues themselves. EV Connect Shield customers will have the peace of mind of being backed by a premium warranty that includes field support… Continue reading EV Connect Premium Maintenance Program Drives Confidence for EV Charging Providers
GM ‘not confident’ LG Chem will build defect-free Bolt batteries
General Motors will keep its Orion Assembly plant idled and not start repairs on the nearly 141,000 recalled Chevrolet Bolts EVs and EUVs until it is confident its supplier can make a defect-free EV battery that does not pose a potential fire risk. And right now, GM does not believe its battery-maker, LG Chem, can do that.… Continue reading GM ‘not confident’ LG Chem will build defect-free Bolt batteries
GM temporarily stops making the Chevy Bolt after latest recall
General Motors is halting production of the Chevy Bolt EV after a number of battery fires prompted a massive recall that has already cost the company nearly $2 billion. The automaker won’t resume making the 2022 Bolt and Bolt EUV until at least mid-September. It had initially stopped production last week because of the global… Continue reading GM temporarily stops making the Chevy Bolt after latest recall
@niche: Another strong race finale for Binder with 6th place at British Grand Prix001181
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LG Energy Solution to reconsider IPO plans for this year as vehicle recall mars outlook
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Monday it will decide by October whether to pursue its planned initial public offering (IPO) this year after a vehicle recall involving LG batteries clouded it outlook. LGES, wholly owned by LG Chem Ltd from which it was carved out last year, in June said it planned to complete the IPO process in… Continue reading LG Energy Solution to reconsider IPO plans for this year as vehicle recall mars outlook
Peloton says it’s facing federal investigations over equipment safety
Peloton’s less-than-stellar news isn’t limited to its poor financials. As ABC News reports, Peloton has revealed multiple federal probes over its reporting of fitness equipment injuries. Both the Justice Department and Homeland Security have subpoenaed the exercise hardware maker for documents and other data related to injury reporting, while the SEC is investigating public disclosures… Continue reading Peloton says it’s facing federal investigations over equipment safety