Toyota Recalls Its EV SUV Due to Tire Trouble
By B.N. Frank Electric vehicles (EVs) from different carmakers continue to be recalled for various reasons – often because of fires (see 1, 2, 3,…
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More EV Charging Fire Woes: “batteries can reignite hours or even days after they were initially extinguished”
By B.N. Frank Most people seem to be aware that electric vehicle (EV) batteries (including for E-Bikes) have been catching fire and exploding – sometimes…
Jump in Electricity Rates for CA Customers; “power grid is unreliable” and 25% of San Fran’s EV Charging Stations Don’t Work
By B.N. Frank As reported by numerous sources, America’s road to “clean” “green” renewable energy technology has not been without controversy and significant issues. Mining…
Electric Bike Batteries Have Been Exploding, Causing Property Damage, Injuring and Killing People
By B.N. Frank Most people seem to be aware that electric vehicle (EV) batteries have been catching fire and exploding – sometimes while being charged…
More on How Electric Vehicle Mandates Threaten the U.S. Grid, Will Increase the Need for Fossil Fuels
By B.N. Frank Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it started investigating safety defects in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. That…
Approx. 600,000 Teslas Recalled for Federal Standards Violation
By B.N. Frank Tesla vehicles continue to be associated with accidents, fires, high costs, high levels of harmful radiation emissions, investigations, mechanical issues, lawsuits, recalls,…
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Now Investigating Safety Defects in Electric Vehicle Batteries
By B.N. Frank Studies have revealed that many Americans still aren’t interested in buying electric vehicles (see 1, 2). Of course this could be due…
Washington State Is BANNING Non-Electric Cars by 2030
By Jeff Thompson As 1984 gains a firmer grasp on the modern world, one recent bill has caused it to spread its reach even further:…
State Legislators AGAIN Mandate 100% Electric New Car Sales by 2030 despite EV Recalls, Other Issues and Complaints
By B.N. Frank Studies have indicated that many Americans still aren’t interested in buying electric vehicles (see 1, 2). Of course, EVs have become notorious…
Tips to Avoid Draining EV Batteries Include Slowing Down, Turning off the Heat, Unplugging Everything, and More
By B.N. Frank Studies have indicated that Americans are still not all that jazzed about buying electric vehicles (see 1, 2). Of course it’s hard…
Duke Energy May Offer EV Charging Program That Allows Unlimited Charging for Fixed Fees (some restrictions)
By B.N. Frank According to a January 2022 article published in Wired, the U.S. is “refusing to fall in love” with Electric Vehicles (EVs). That…
Electric Vehicle In-Road Wireless Charging to Be Installed in Detroit, Other Locations
By B.N. Frank According to a January 2022 article published in Wired, the U.S. is “refusing to fall in love” with Electric Vehicles (EVs). Maybe…
Despite Ongoing EV Issues and Recalls, DOE and DOT Are “Scrambling” to Roll Out $7.5B Nationwide Charging Network
By B.N. Frank Fingers crossed that sooner rather than later all Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be safer, more affordable, and more eco-friendly. In the meantime,…
Tesla Driver Operating in Autopilot Charged with 2 Counts of Manslaughter
By B.N. Frank Last month Tesla recalled hundreds of thousands of its vehicles in the U.S. and China. Of course, Tesla recalls are nothing new…