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Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Recall EVs for Power Loss While Driving
The problem: The problem has to do with the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), which sends power to low-voltage vehicle accessories and the 12-volt auxiliary battery. It’s kind of like the alternator in a gas-powered car. Due to a manufacturing issue, the ICCU might fail while the vehicle is in motion. If this happens, drivers may hear a “pop” noise.…
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GM says it has become the No. 2 seller of EVs in the US
GM is claiming the number two spot in EV sales in the US for the third quarter of this year, selling 32,000 electric vehicles. The automaker produces EVs across multiple brands running on the same platform, like Chevy’s Silverado, Blazer, and Equinox EVs, as well as the GMC Hummer EV and the Cadillac Lyriq. GM says it has sold a…
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Volvo and Polestar EVs Can Now Use Tesla’s Superchargers
Volvo and Polestar EVs will soon be able to top off their battery packs at more than 17,600 Tesla Supercharger stations throughout North America, the company announced on Tuesday. The two Swedish car brands, both of which are owned by Chinese automaker, Greely, are now taking orders from existing customers for the hardware adapters needed to use Tesla’s North American…
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How Well Do Tesla Superchargers Work for Non-Tesla EVs?
Location: 1 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster, N.Y.Distance from Auto Test Center: 79 milesCharging fee: $0.49/kWh Located near the junction of Interstates 84 and 684, this Supercharger sat behind a small shopping center with a Dunkin’ and a Sherwin-Williams paint store. There was only a gas station within walking distance, and drivers charging late at night could feel isolated, especially after…
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Rivian is now shipping its Gen 2 R1T and R1S EVs with tri-motor powertrains
Rivian is now shipping its electric trucks and SUVs with a tri-motor configuration, adding an extra power boost over the dual-motor version. The new 850 horsepower powertrain uses Rivian’s new in-house Enduro motors, with one in the front axle and two in the rear axle. The new tri-motor setup underpins Rivian’s newly redesigned Gen 2 models, which launched earlier this…
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Which EVs Can Charge at a Tesla Supercharger?
• General Motors (parent company of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC) has said that owners of GM EVs would be able to access Superchargers starting in early 2024 using an adapter. However, the automaker now tells us that it is continuing to work with Tesla to finalize an agreement to allow Supercharger access. New vehicles will get built-in NACS charging ports…
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Used-Car Prices Are Falling, Especially Among EVs
Prearrange financing. Figure out your budget and get financing based on what you can afford to pay monthly and as a down payment. It’s always a good idea to get financing through your bank or credit union before going to a dealership to look at cars. That way you have a baseline against which you can compare the terms of…
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