California-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker announced its intention to integrate traditional dealerships into its distribution model, alongside its existing direct-to-customer approach. Fisker aims to enhance its sales and delivery network by…
Month: January 2024
Hyundai Seeks Innovation in EV Battery Tech with Pressurized All-Solid-State System Patent
Hyundai is exploring advancements in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology with a recently filed patent for a pressurized all-solid-state battery system in the United States. The patent, published on December 28, 2023,…
Faraday Future Faces NASDAQ Delisting Threat Amid Share Price Drop
California-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Faraday Future is under the threat of being delisted from NASDAQ due to a significant drop in its share price. The warning from NASDAQ comes after Faraday…
Hyundai and Kia Join Forces with Samsung for Connected Car and Home Services
Hyundai and Kia have entered into a partnership with Samsung to enhance connected car and home services. Through this collaboration, the South Korean automakers will leverage Samsung’s “SmartThings” IoT platform to offer…
Rivian Addresses Accelerator Pedal Issue with OTA Fix
Rivian has successfully deployed an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update to address a recall affecting 85% of the early R1T and R1S vehicles. The recall, initiated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Early Tesla Cybertruck Independent Range Test Falls Short of EPA Estimate
One of the initial independent range tests for the Tesla Cybertruck reveals a highway range of 254 miles, falling significantly short of the EPA estimate of 320 miles. Despite the discrepancy, it’s…
Next-Gen Ferrari 812 Successor Spotted Testing
Spy shots of the successor to the Ferrari 812 Superfast have surfaced, hinting at a potential debut during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix in May. The heavily-disguised prototype, captured by YouTuber…
Rivian’s Futuristic Spare Tire Carrier Packs a Surprise
Rivian continues its innovation streak with a recent trademark application that reveals a unique spare tire carrier design for its R1S model. The carrier holds a full-size spare wheel mounted inward, creating…
U.S. Study Reveals EV Owners Spend 42 Minutes at Paid Fast Chargers Per Session
A recent study conducted by Energetics on the public charging habits of electric vehicle (EV) owners in the United States has shown that consumers spend significantly more time charging at free stations…
Ford Recalls Over 112,000 F-150 Trucks for Axle Hub Bolt Issue
Ford has issued a widespread recall affecting 112,965 units of its 2021-2023 F-150 trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle. The recall, submitted to the National…