2022
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A subset of F-150 Lightnings shouldn't be charged above 80% until inspected and may need to receive a new battery pack due to a possible short-circuit issue.
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2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning may charge quicker after software updateBy raising the maximum permitted DC fast-charge current, Ford has enabled quicker charging stops for older F-150 Lightning electric pickups.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to prevent possible battery fireGM has recalled 107 Bolt EVs that had already been recalled.
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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire riskCertain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid recalled because engines may shut downA problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 probed by NHTSA over sudden power loss complaintsNo recall has been issued, yet, but the NHTSA's investigating the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 over sudden power loss complaints.
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Lucid has pushed an over-the-air update that identifies a flawed contactor in a limited number of vehicles—but it requires owners accepting them.
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Review: 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring keeps getting betterWe spent a week with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring to check in with its updated interface, and it makes the whole car more appealing.
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Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinctionThe award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.
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Lucid Air's home charger adds up to 80 miles per hourLucid said the hardware for bidirectional charging is included as well, and the automaker has said all along that the Air was built with that capability in mind.
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Tesla Model Y takes top sales spot in GermanyThe Tesla Model Y outperformed longtime top-sellers like the VW Golf in September, according to sales numbers reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).
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Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedanThe darkened appearance package adds $6,000 to the price of most Lucid Air electric cars, but deliveries won't be made until early 2023.
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Few EVs matched up well vs. gasoline counterparts. And hybrids and plug-in hybrids didn't do well in the study, which measures owners’ assessments of new-vehicle ownership after 90 days.
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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 aces crash-tests, makes IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor rollIt might also be good news for the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 that have followed, as both are built on the same E-GMP platform.
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discountA range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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Lucid Air recalled over instrument panel wiringThe fault involves a wiring harness that may not be secured properly in the affected cars—although it affects less than 1% of recalled vehicles.
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Review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid feels at home with its rangeWith a charge time of less than two hours and 33 miles of electric range—then 35 mpg—the Tucson PHEV offers an attractive set of numbers.
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It's a software fix, but these two cousins, built on a leading-edge dedicated EV platform, aren't yet capable of receiving an over-the-air remedy.
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First drive review: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning revolutionizes the pickup truckThe F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.
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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning: 320-mile EPA range beats Rivian R1T, efficiency meets itWith the 131-kwh extended-range battery pack, the Lightning gets up to 320 miles of EPA range and delivers 70 MPGe combined.
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Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will varyThe $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.
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Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it's not the only oneTesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
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Ford starts F-150 Lightning production, confirms second electric pickup model for 2024Ford also clarified that the Tennessee-built electric electric truck due to be made starting in 2024 won't be a successor to the Lightning; it will be in addition to it
Stephen Edelstein