The software fault could cause battery drainage and loss of motive power, according to the recall notice. Hyundai Australia has recalled 3521 examples of its Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, citing a potential fault with the software which could cause battery drainage and a loss of motive power. The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2024 models, but may … Read more
Ford’s current electric car catalog is relatively short and young, but those who own its Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or the E-Transit do need to consider an eventual battery replacement. This can be an issue if the battery pack has sustained damage or has reached the end of its life cycle, which can generally take … Read more
The fault could cause a loss of motive power and the battery to stop charging, according to the recall notice. Kia Australia has recalled 3948 examples of its Kia EV6, citing a potential fault with the software which could cause the battery to stop charging. The affected vehicles are stamped 2021 to 2024, but may have been sold later. The recall notice, … Read more
With no buttons to press and no polarity to worry about, CTEK’s new battery charger will suit those who want good performance but don’t want to worry about the details. What we love Couldn’t be simpler to use Also virtually impossible to stuff up Comes with app-based functionality What we don’t It’s quite expensive in … Read more
Summary Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle offers warranties with unprecedented coverage up to 497,097 miles. The battery pack on the F77 retained 95% of its capacity after 60,000 miles of riding during tests. With a 190-mile range, 27 kW motor, and premium features, the F77 aims to revolutionize the electric motorcycle market. Battery packs are arguably … Read more
At the tail end of the Malaise Era, the American auto industry was infamously upended by Japanese automakers who introduced the brougham-weary public to such novel ideas as “compact vehicles” and “fuel economy.” Aside from a few novelties like the Nash Metropolitan, the American auto industry had generally avoided making any vehicle that couldn’t fit … Read more
Second-gen blade battery tech promises a longer driving range and lower costs within months from on sale in China, with Australia to follow. BYD will introduce its second-generation ‘blade’ battery pack – with enough range to drive an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne on a single charge – as soon as August 2024. The … Read more
Mercedes started its EV domination with the EQS sedan back in 2021, and has since launched multiple EVs across segments. In fact, some of them were even taken over by AMG under its umbrella for a dose of steroids. Well, three years later, the automaker has decided to give its flagship electric sedan an extensive … Read more
The so-called ‘Battery King’ says the new solid-state tech spearheaded by Toyota is unreliable and unsafe. Dr Robin Zeng The founder of the world’s largest supplier of lithium-ion batteries, CATL, has labelled solid-state batteries as impractical and unsafe – alleging ‘showstopper’ claims ignore the real-world limits of the technology. Dr Robin Zeng – who is … Read more
Batteries make the electric vehicle (EV) world go round, and that’s no exception with BMW, who’s been busy developing its upcoming lineup of Neue Klasse EVs. Already previewed by two Vision Neue Klasse concepts, the sedan and the “X” aka the crossover SUV, these two vehicles serve as design concepts for what we can expect … Read more
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