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The United States is on the brink of a major transformation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with the opening of ten new battery plants this year. These plants will not only boost the EV market in the country but also reduce dependence on China for battery supply chains. Leading the charge are battery giants like LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Panasonic, who are spearheading this effort to revolutionize the infrastructure needed for the growth of the EV industry. However, the future of these plants and their impact on automakers’ EV sales hinges on the policies of the current…
Tesla Announces Recall for Power Steering Issue Tesla spent over a year investigating the issue at the behest of a non-U.S. regulatory agency In the U.S. Tesla’s latest recall affects the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Tesla’s NHTSA recall filing leaves unanswered questions for global markets Tesla has acknowledged over 300,000 of its EVs could lose power steering. On Thursday, Tesla’s Daniel Donovan, Technical Publications Manager, filed an acknowledgement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that stated the automaker will be conducting a recall. The recall, posted a day before by the agency, involved 376,241 Tesla EVs.…
Tesla has officially announced that the revised Model Y is now available for order in Europe. This updated version comes with several improvements, both visible and under-the-hood, that enhance the overall driving experience of this popular electric SUV. There are currently three variants of the Model Y on offer in Europe. The base rear-wheel-drive model comes with a 62.5-kilowatt-hour LFP battery pack and starts at €44,990. It boasts a single 275-horsepower motor that accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds. The WLTP range on 19-inch wheels has increased to 311 miles, up from 282 miles in…
Out Of Spec recently conducted testing on a high-mileage Tesla Model S, and the results are quite eye-opening. The 2019 Tesla Model S standard range with 250,000 miles on the odometer was put through a full 0-100% charging test, and the results were not as promising as one might hope. The test revealed that it took a staggering 2 hours and 41 minutes to go from fully flat to fully charged. This long charging time can be attributed to the fact that the car’s Battery Management System was off, necessitating a recalibration and cell balancing process. As batteries degrade over…
Rivian Recalls 2025 Electric Vehicles Due to Headlight Issue Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024, and Feb. 03, 2025, Rivian built 2025-model-year vehicles with “incorrectly configured headlamps,” that used the wrong parts from a supplier, according to the NHTSA. Any fault that prevents headlights from illuminating violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, triggering a recall. Rivian told the NHTSA that it is not aware of…
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is a popular electric vehicle that offers great value for money. However, one of the major drawbacks of this vehicle is its slow charging times. Despite being marketed as having a high-voltage battery pack, the Equinox EV’s battery voltage never goes over 400 V, even when fully charged. This limitation results in longer charging times than expected for a modern EV. To test the charging capabilities of the Equinox EV, charging expert Tom Moloughney decided to try out three different fast chargers: a 150 kW Electrify America stall, a 250 kW Tesla Supercharger, and a 350…
BMW Reveals New Tech Details for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles BMW recently unveiled more information about the advanced technology featured in its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles. The German automaker shared insights on motors and energy management systems that will be integrated into these cutting-edge EVs. The highlight of the tech upgrades is the introduction of the Energy Master, a central control unit located on the battery pack. This innovative component will oversee the flow of both low and high-voltage electricity, managing various aspects such as power distribution to the motors and onboard systems operating on low voltage. BMW developed the…
Spec)” width=”16″ height=”9″ loading=”lazy”/> Photo by: Tesla “It’s seriously impressive how much more comfortable the ride is now,” said Kyle Conner from Out of Spec. “It’s a big improvement in terms of ride quality.” Acceleration is also a key highlight of the new Model Y. With the base version now capable of hitting 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, the crossover is quicker than before. And the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version? It can get to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds, making it one of the quickest SUVs on the market, electric or not. Photo by: Tesla On the…
The 2025 Volvo EX90 Electric SUV Recall The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is currently undergoing its first recall, affecting a small number of vehicles due to a software issue that could impact headlight operation. Volvo is recalling 2,061 2025 EX90 SUVs because of a software glitch that may impair headlight functionality, potentially reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents. 2025 Volvo EX90 The issue stems from incorrect software that may trigger a “reference run” signal to the headlights while driving, causing the shutters to close over the low beam or high beam elements, according to the NHTSA. If…
The hot version of the Genesis GV60 has been spotted testing ahead of its official reveal later this year, giving car enthusiasts a glimpse of what to expect from this highly anticipated model. The GV60 was seen as part of a convoy of Hyundai-Kia prototypes, with a Porsche Taycan leading the way. In addition to the GV60, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 N featuring a facelifted front was also spotted in the same video. Genesis seems to be toning down some of the aggressive design cues of the GV60 Magma Concept for production. The camouflaged prototype spotted during cold-weather testing closely…