Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to multiple media reports , Chinese EV automaker BYD displaced Tesla in the final quarter of 2023 as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles. 2 saying it sold 190,754 EVs in December, taking its total for the last three months of the year to a record 526,409 vehicles, 60% higher than the same period in 2022.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles. million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A grand total of 176,410 vehicles produced for the US market are recalled, of which 1% are believed to require a replacement electric power steering rack. Supplied by Ohio-based Hitachi Astemo Americas, the steering rack used in the Civic sedan and Civic hatchback may be incorrectly assembled. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 4, 2024

adults say they are concerned about disposal of used EV batteries, up from 54% in 2022. About 56% of survey respondents say EV batteries will cause “toxic landfills,” up from 48% in 2022. Nearly 40% of survey respondents think lithium-ion EV batteries are not recyclable, down from 47% in 2022.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 4, 2024

adults say they are concerned about disposal of used EV batteries, up from 54% in 2022. About 56% of survey respondents say EV batteries will cause “toxic landfills,” up from 48% in 2022. Nearly 40% of survey respondents think lithium-ion EV batteries are not recyclable, down from 47% in 2022.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Electric vehicles (EVs) represent the fastest-growing car sales category, holding a 7.6% vehicle market in 2023, up from 5.9% million U.S. share of the total U.S. of all new cars sold.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 1, 2024

A common hesitancy consumers might have about buying alternative-fuel vehicles (even used ones) is that the cost is too high. And that assumption isn’t entirely wrong — it might be fair on some models, particularly electrics. In fact, used hybrids may be a better deal than gas vehicles in terms of average overall cost-effectiveness.

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autoevolution

OCTOBER 6, 2023

On this occasion, almost 10,000 vehicles may experience a sudden loss of drive power due to iffy software. During a production trial in January 2022, a vehicle’s electric motor unexpectedly shut off immediately after said vehicle start. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 22, 2024

vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Electric vehicles (EVs) represent the fastest-growing car sales category, holding a 7.6% vehicle market in 2023, up from 5.9% million U.S. share of the total U.S. of all new cars sold.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 23, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced Bollinger Motors* has reached an agreement to sell 50 vehicles to EnviroCharge, a provider of convenient and flexible charging solutions, for an estimated deal value of $8,250,000 for electric vehicle owners.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 30, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive, Inc. announced Bollinger Motors* has reached an agreement to sell 50 vehicles to EnviroCharge, a provider of convenient and flexible charging solutions, for an estimated deal value of $8,250,000 for electric vehicle owners.

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Autoblog: Repairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filed under: Green , Honda , Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership , Electric , Future Vehicles Continue reading Honda dealers may service upcoming Sony electric vehicles Honda dealers may service upcoming Sony electric vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 9 Nov 2022 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Ryan Thomas was a Tesla supporter long before he purchased his used 2021 Model 3 RWD with 15,000 miles on March 29, 2022. He said his battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a promised EPA range of 272 miles, which it never achieved.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 11, 2024

The BMW Group's performance arm sold 177,257 vehicles worldwide in 2022. Rather than the six-cylinder M3 or eight-cylinder X5 M, the best-selling M vehicle of 2022 was the i40 M50, which is – technically speaking – an M Performance model. Once again, the ( continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Previously, the brand revealed the Chrysler Portal Concept in 2017, the Chrysler Airflow Concept in 2022 and the Chrysler Synthesis Cockpit Demonstrator in 2023. Chrysler said it will launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025 and will feature an all-electric portfolio in 2028.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hyzon has announced a purchase agreement for 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with GreenWaste. Hyzon added its FCEVs are the first hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles available for trial and purchase in North America. reduction in emissions from its 2022 baseline.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

million sold vehicles. In 2021 alone, sales surged by 107% year-over-year, followed by a 55% growth in 2022. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 This figure will jump to 8.7

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

million sold vehicles. In 2021 alone, sales surged by 107% year-over-year, followed by a 55% growth in 2022. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 This figure will jump to 8.7

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 3, 2024

Some 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P0402 stored in the PCM. On vehicles with an illuminated MIL and DTC P0402 stored in the PCM, perform a road test after the updates.

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autoevolution

MARCH 27, 2024

In production since April 2022, the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck isn't selling well. Demand is painfully low, so much so that Ford will reduce the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center from three work crews totaling 2,100 hourly workers to a single crew. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This is their first step toward collaboration to optimize the next generation of power modules for electric motor inverters using their combined expertise in power electronics management, the companies said. ” “We are pleased to support Valeo, a renowned automotive supplier, with our power semiconductors. .

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The company will be exhibiting a vast portfolio with coverage is available for the latest and mainstream models around the world including Passenger Cars, SUVs, Pickups, Light Trucks, Commercial and Heavy-duty Vehicles.

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autoevolution

JUNE 7, 2024

Nissan North America has identified a problem affecting a small number of Ariya electric vehicles produced for the 2023 model year between May 30, 2022 and February 27, 2023. During the front motor's assembly process, the O-rings inside might have been damaged, which is pretty bad news.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Once the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, the Nissan Leaf slowly but steadily became irrelevant due to the likes of Tesla and legacy automakers trying to catch up to Tesla. percent from 2022. percent from 2022. The Leaf improved nearly. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JUNE 24, 2024

Back in July 2022, Mercedes-Benz USA recalled no fewer than 16,475 vehicles over a routing deviation in the transmission wiring harness. In addition to reworking the electrical connector on affected vehicles, Mercedes-Benz USA dealers were also required to optimize the routing of said harness with an additional bracket.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In 2022, Hurricane Ian damaged upwards of 358,000 vehicles throughout several states, according to CARFAX. CARFAX estimates that the 2024 hurricane season has resulted in approximately 347,000 vehicles with flood damage so far. Plus, around 89,000 had already been swamped by smaller summer storms, CARFAX said.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While it seems as if the electric vehicle is not a new phenomenon, the EV market is in its infancy compared to the internal combustion engine vehicle market. The latter has a history of well over a century, while the former has been just a sliver of the American vehicle market until just recently.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Back in January 2022, the good folks at Mercedes-Benz AG presented the Vision EQXX concept. Merc further confirmed that all newly launched vehicle architectures will underpin electric-only vehicles from 2025 onwards, beginning with the Mercedes Modular Architecture of the Concept CLA Class.

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autoevolution

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With the second generation of its R1 vehicles, Rivian relocated the air conditioning compressor to eliminate the noise and vibrations reported by many first-generation owners. One of the many advantages of electric vehicles is that they are almost silent. continue reading. )

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In November 2022, Volvo sold its remaining combustion engine assets through a joint venture called Aurobay. The company said it is now focused entirely on electric vehicle R&D and production. The company indicated last year that it would stop developing new internal combustion engines.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 22, 2024

Revealed in September 2022 in the form of a near-production concept, Jeep's first electric vehicle intended for global markets will become available to order in the US in the second half of 2024. Come 2026, the Wagoneer S will cross the Pacific Ocean in right-hand drive for the Australian market.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An estimated 189 examples of the Air electric sedan are recalled, with said vehicles produced for the 2022 through 2024 model years at Lucid's. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that Lucid has identified an error in software versions 2.1.2 continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JUNE 26, 2024

After Porsche recalled 31,689 units of the all-electric Taycan for brake hoses that may crack and leak fluid onto the road, Audi issued a recall over the very same problem. Affected vehicles include e-tron GT models produced for 2022 through 2024 between Marc. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

MARCH 25, 2024

Hyundai and sister brand Genesis have issued a safety recall for 98,878 electric vehicles produced for model years 2022 through 2024 for the US market. In case of a blown fuse, the ICCU will stop charging the 12-volt auxiliary battery.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 30, 2023

The new facility will supply battery parts for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US for manufacturers such as Hyundai Mobis, Kia Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group. “We Kemp said from July 1 through December 31, 2022, the automotive industry was the second-largest source of new jobs and investment in the state.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 29, 2024

Back in March 2022, the Kia Corporation announced that it would launch 17 electric vehicles by the year 2030. The first is a dedicated model, which means that it's probably based on the current E-GMP or the upcoming eM electric vehicle platform. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With updated urban battery electric vehicles, including new green battery packs and e-adopted chassis, and services such as Scania Charging Access, Scania’s offer “has now reached a maturity level that makes it attractive and relevant for a broad spectrum of customers, regardless of their transport assignments,” the company said.

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