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Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fire

2022 Ford F-150 LightningFord is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned...
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Rivian Just Added Hands-Free Driving And ‘Rally Mode’ In A Software Update

Rivian's R1S and R1T just got a whole lot better. But the upgrades are only available for certain trucks.
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Our Country Is Crumbling Because We’re No Longer United

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! What, historically, made the United States great? Of course, before we answer that, we have to acknowledge that things have never been perfect — not even close. Our wonderful founding fathers who we admire ... [continued]
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Ford Just Finished Shipping 140,000 Free Tesla Charging Adapters

The automaker says its EV customers can now access a DC fast charger every 18 miles on most U.S. highways.
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Ford Just Finished Shipping 140,000 Free Tesla Charging Adapters

The automaker says its EV customers can now access a DC fast charger every 18 miles on most U.S. highways.
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The Nissan/Honda Merger Talks May Be Back On

Nissan has a new CEO, after its current boss agreed to step aside. The new guy has a lot of work to do to re-energize the company.
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Dear Car Companies: Want To Sell EVs? Install Home Charging For Free.

A new study says 71% of buyers would be more likely to purchase an EV from a manufacturer that handles all aspects of home charging.
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Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to feature 800V system

Prototype for Mercedes-Benz electric midsize van based on Van.EA platformNext-generation Mercedes-Benz electric vans will be able to charge faster thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture and a 22-kw AC onboard charger. Those are two of the details confirmed by Mercedes Thursday as the automaker was cold-weather testing these new vans in Arjeplog, Sweden, a popular spot in the Arctic Circle for such testing...
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Tesla Used Car Prices Have Fallen Off A Cliff

Used Teslas are plummeting in value, which means they would be a great used value if anyone actually wanted to buy them.
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Tesla Cybertruck Hitch Tested To Failure, Could Be A Problem For Heavier Trailers

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last year, extreme torture tests by WhistlinDiesel got a lot of attention. When put through testing that is far from real-world conditions, the Cybertruck eventually failed in spectacular fashion, with the hitch snapping completely ... [continued]