Squad Mobility’s vision of the perfect urban vehicle is a low-cost EV equipped with solar panels, swappable batteries and enough zip and range in its diminutive 6.5-foot package to meet the needs of city drivers. The early-stage Dutch startup, which recently revealed the final design of its quadricycle, is now assembling working prototypes in Breda, […]
GM throws LG under the bus as Chevy Bolt production pauses amid recall
No end in sight for recall as both companies race to find the problem.
Misaligned factory robot may have sparked Chevy Bolt battery fires
“What we’re looking at is a perfect storm.”
GM recalls every Chevy Bolt ever made, blames LG for faulty batteries
Two simultaneously occurring defects will cost $1.8 billion to fix.
This teardrop trailer could be perfect for electric vehicle camping
It has a low-drag shape and a 75 kWh battery, plus DC fast charging.
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The Taycan 4S is the sweet spot for Porsche’s electric four-door sports car.
What Tesla’s bet on iron-based batteries means for manufacturers
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Automakers have battery anxiety, so they’re taking control of the supply
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GM recalls Bolt EVs once again over fire risks
Devindra Hardawar Contributor Devindra Hardawar is a Senior Editor at Engadget. GM is issuing a second recall for 2017 to 2019 Bolt EVs over potential fire issues. The company says it plans to replace defective batteries, but until it can do so it’s advising Bolt customers to limit their charging up to 90 percent, and […]