Author: Stephen Edelstein

Fisker Ocean recalled due to regen brake issue

2023 Fisker OceanThe Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for an issue that could lead to an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from model years 2023 and 2024 (the only two in which the Ocean was sold before Fisker filed for bankruptcy). Software issues in these vehicles may reduce...

Tesla Model X recalled because roof trim may fall off

2016 Tesla Model XTesla is recalling 9,136 Model X electric SUVs from early in the vehicle's production run to fix trim prices that may not have been properly applied to the roof and could come off. The recall includes 2016 Tesla Model X vehicles manufactured from the start of production until Jul. 31, 2016, when a change in the assembly process was made at a...

Love’s plots fast-charging for future road trips

Love's Travel Stop EV charging station map, 2024Love's added charging stations to two of its gas stations All future Love's Travel Stops will have EV chargers Love's started adding chargers to its gas stations in 2017 Love's Travel Stops is continuing to add EV charging at its locations, in part with federal funding from the Biden administration's infrastructure law. On Tuesday, Love's...

First 100% electric US school bus fleet arrives in Oakland

Electric school buses with Zum bidirectional charging stationsThe first school district in the U.S. to use all electric buses will be Oakland, California The buses, bidirectional chargers, and software management platform will be supplied by Zum The buses will feed up to 2.1 GW of power back into the grid when not being used Zum, a transportation-services company that provides electric buses and charging...

EV collision repair costs 20% more than for gas models

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and EQA crash testEV collision repairs continue cost more than those of internal combustion vehicles, according to a new report from Mitchell International, which provides tech for the auto insurance and collision repair industries. The report, based on second-quarter 2024 data, shows similar rates of EVs and 2021-and-newer gasoline vehicles being declared total...

Toyota developing in-wheel electric motors

2025 Toyota Crown SigniaToyota has filed a new patent application for in-wheel electric motors, indicating the automaker is still working on this tech. The patent application was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jul. 18, 2024, and originally filed by Toyota Oct. 30, 2023. It deals specifically with a gear-case design that uses two...

JD Power: Charging satisfaction is on the rise

Tesla chargingDC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla's network and others Some 19% of those surveyed said they'd encountered inoperable chargers Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according to a new...

EVgo aims to improve charging reliability

EVgo charging stationsEVgo is looking to tackle the issue of charging reliability with upgraded hardware and more extensive diagnostics. In a press release, EVgo said it was making progress in bringing its public chargers up to date. Since 2022, the company says it has upgraded, replaced, or decommissioned older equipment at more than 500 charging spots in over 20...