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Tesla still hasn't solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the end of the year If they can't be resolved the project will reportedly be abandoned Tesla is experiencing problems with its large-format 4680 battery cells, and CEO Elon Musk has set a deadline for... 
Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a battery-cell abnormality A free software update will be issued to fix the issue, but owners are asked to stop charging and park outside until the update Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler... 
Rivian has set up a so-called Yosemite Outpost for EV charging that will serve not only as a logistical stop for adventurers headed into or out of the national park but also as a place for EV education. The location, called Yosemite Outpost, is a new life for a building and location that had been a blacksmith shop, then a repair shop, and... 
Ford's adding Super Duty heavy-duty pickup truck production to its Canadian factory Ford originally said it would use that factory to build EVs The move might signal an electrified Ford Super Duty HD pickup is coming Ford will build Super Duty heavy-duty pickup trucks at a factory previously slated to build EVs. The automaker on Thursday announced... 
In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as wheel-hub motors, hasn't yet been confirmed as production-bound for any other U.S. passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. That could change in the future. Based on some pictures recently... 
Tesla explained how the Cybertruck's off-road modes work Cybertruck's off-road modes include Baja, Overland, and Wade The off-road modes came via an over-the-air software update in May Tesla added an off-road mode to the Cybertruck with a software update announced in May, and recently released a video explaining how it works. Like the off-road... 
Volkswagen's adding a sub-brand to a sub-brand as part of its EV push The new sub-brand will be for China only and named ID.Unyx Volkswagen already launched a sub-brand in China named ID.UX Volkswagen is launching a China-only sub-brand within its ID EV sub-brand. The automaker on Wednesday announced ID.Unyx, which will include five electric...