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The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
5d ago
While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t require the same level of routine maintenance that gas vehicles do, EVs have some downsides. A main point of complaint for owners has been tires, as a showed that many are surprised that their heavy, torque-rich EV burns through rubber faster than when they had a gas vehicle ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
5d ago
Among many other things, the Inflation Reduction Act changed the way EV tax credits work in the United States. With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America. Now, with the legislation by raising a dispute with the World Trade Organization ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
5d ago
Oh, to be a fly on the wall at Fisker’s headquarters right about now. The struggling electric automaker is facing bankruptcy, accounting issues, and shaky reviews, but its troubles are far from over. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently said it into the company’s Ocean SUV after receiving reports that the latch handles prevented opening the EV’s doors ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
2w ago
Audi’s all-electric e-tron subbrand continues suffering from battery issues, with the company recently issuing a recall for the GT sedan and its zestier RS variant. The issue is that the high-voltage batteries equipped to the models might short circuit, posing a fire risk to owners and whatever they’ve parked their EV next to. The recall report stipulates that Porsche warned Audi of the possibility of “thermal events” after realizing that some Taycan models were suffering from battery defects ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
2w ago
As more electric vehicles hit the roads, states are grappling with the change in tax revenues they’re seeing as a result. EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements. New Jersey is taking action on the issue with a controversial measure to an annual road tax, which will increase over the next four years to $290 in 2028 ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
2w ago
Oh, to be a fly on the wall at Fisker’s headquarters right about now. The struggling electric automaker is facing bankruptcy, accounting issues, and shaky reviews, but its troubles are far from over. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently said it into the company’s Ocean SUV after receiving reports that the latch handles prevented opening the EV’s doors ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
3w ago
Lithium Americas has broken ground on its Thacker Pass mining operations, potentially opening the door to what some are calling the largest lithium deposit in the entire world. However, it’s estimated to be another three years before refinement takes place and the materials can be adapted for use in battery powered products — including all-electric vehicles ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
3w ago
Lithium Americas has broken ground on its Thacker Pass mining operations, potentially opening the door to what some are calling the largest lithium deposit in the entire world. However, it’s estimated to be another three years before refinement takes place and the materials can be adapted for use in battery powered products — including all-electric vehicles ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
3w ago
Lithium Americas has broken ground on its Thacker Pass mining operations, potentially opening the door to what some are calling the largest lithium deposit in the entire world. However, it’s estimated to be another three years before refinement takes place and the materials can be adapted for use in battery powered products — including all-electric vehicles ..read more
The Truth About Cars » Electric vehicles
3w ago
New standards are coming for tailpipe emissions in the next few years. An announcement from the Biden administration this week , which look to remove more than seven billion tons of carbon and other pollutants from our air ..read more