Porsche is recalling 11,827 examples of its Taycan electric model in the USA. The reason is a problem with the emergency braking software, which can lead to the automatic hazard warning lights being activated even in non-emergency situations.
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BMW found a new use for end-of-life electric car batteries. More than 40 partially recycled BMW i3 batteries provide electricity to Coldplay’s live performances, replacing diesel and gasoline generators for the band on tour.
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Herbert Diess and Elon Musk are always good for little stunts. For example, at a recent conference of 200 high-ranking Volkswagen Group managers, Elon Musk was suddenly dialled in via video conference and explained his management style for Tesla.
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The US regulation authority NHTSA has notified Tesla of recall obligations over update and wants more info on FSD test. Additionally, Tesla has been asked for more information about the non-disclosure agreement it made ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ testers agree to.
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It was just revealed that a total of 200 electric cars were dumped in Glasgow car park for nearly two years by the city council. The council responded that of the 322 electric vehicles in their fleet 130 are now in service, meaning 192 BEVs without a driver.
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Californian Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed a ban for ‘small off-road engines’ (SORE) primarily used in gas-powered lawn equipment. The measure also includes generators and emergency response equipment and other “assorted categories”, but also allows some leeway with the regulations based on what is found to be technologically feasible.
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At a global climate change event ‘Cop 26’ in Scotland, the electric vehicles used to ferry international delegates from venues to events in Glasgow will be charged via external combustion generators due to a lack of charging provision at accommodation sites.
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According to media reports, Toyota’s hybrid pioneer Prius will run on hydrogen in the next generation. But different from Toyota’s fuel cell model Mirai, the plug-in Prius will be powered by hydrogen instead of petrol. The Toyota Corolla could also get the hydrogen system.
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The young and very international US-based fuel cell truck company Hyzon Motors has called ‘bluff’ on a short seller called Blue Orca.
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With the C+walkT, Toyota is launching an electric scooter in Japan for the first time that has been specially designed for people with limited mobility. The three-wheeled electric scooter is supposed to score with its low footprint of 150 millimetres, which makes getting on and off as easy as possible.
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In Australia, two electric vehicle drivers have launched a high court challenge to Victoria’s electric vehicle tax, arguing the levy is unconstitutional.
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Tesla is now claiming that their employees who had migrated to Rivian were “caught red-handed” stealing core technology for next-generation batteries from Tesla.
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Tesla is urging US President Joe Biden’s administration and a US appeals court to impose higher fines on American automakers that fail to meet fuel economy requirements for their cars.
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The city of Düsseldorf has cancelled its lease order for a Tesla Model S as an official car for Mayor Dr Stephan Keller because Tesla has postponed the delivery date several times. Instead, the mayor of Düsseldorf has now opted for the all-electric EQS from Mercedes-Benz.
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Audi is recalling 2,303 units of its e-tron electric model worldwide due to problems with the brake booster. The brake booster, ABS and ESP may fail. In Germany, 336 vehicles are likely to be affected, and 38 in the USA.
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Because an estimated 100,000 truck drivers have gone back to where they came from because of Brexit, petrol is becoming increasingly scarce at British petrol stations. Panic buying has been going on for days. Now apparently soldiers are to help deliver the fuel.
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In Tübingen, parking fees for residents will be significantly increased. Particularly heavy cars such as SUVs are being targeted, however, the fee increase will also affect the comparatively cleaner electric vehicles as well due to their comparatively high weight.
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US electric vehicle manufacturer Workhorse has decided to suspend the deliveries of its flagship C-1000 electric van, saying more tests and modifications were needed to ensure it complies with regulatory standards.
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Ford has to recall 5,000 Mustang Mach-E in Canada because of two different problems: one because of a windscreen that may not be properly attached and another because of a panoramic roof glass that may not be properly attached.
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The environmental organisations Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and Greenpeace have filed lawsuits against BMW, Daimler and VW in order to force the car companies to comply with climate protection targets.
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Not leading by example: The UK government department overseeing the phasing out of diesel cars still relies on them for its own fleet.
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The Czech Republic has joined a growing number of countries and manufacturers that oppose the EU Commission’s climate package. The ‘Fit for 55’ plan effectively bans the sale of combustion engine cars in Europe from 2035 – an unwelcome move for some.
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Oslo is significantly reducing the number of kickscooters in the city – from nearly 25,000 to 8,000, and is bringing in a nighttime ban between 11 pm and 5 am. Mobility companies Tier, Voi, and Ryde appealed against the decision at court but were unsuccessful.
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The Italian government wants to obtain an exemption from the EU for domestic sports car manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini from 2035, as these cars are a niche market with small production numbers.
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ABB and Green.TV, are calling on the Unicode Consortium to finally recognise the need for an electric vehicle emoji. The ‘EVmoji’ contest launched by the two companies earlier this year also had a rather future-proof target audience.
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Renault opposes the EU Commission’s Fit for 55 climate package, which will effectively ban new cars with combustion engines, including hybrids, in the EU from 2035.
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Tuning company RevoZport offers Porsche Taycan owners an upgrade for their electric sports car. The eye-catching body kits are dubbed the Taycan Revoluzione and Taycan GT-Z but leave the car’s innards untouched.
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The faulty LG battery cells that led to major recalls for electric cars from GM and Hyundai originate from at least two Asian plants of the battery manufacturer, specifically in South Korea and China, according to new findings.
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Twitter user Pepe Lucho recently made the rare discovery of a General Motors EV1 hiding in plain sight, parked outside behind Howard University’s school of engineering in Washington, D.C.
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BMW has struck a deal with Marvel Studios for the iX3 to star in “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” coming to global cinemas as you read.
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