Ford Mustang Mach-E breaks record by driving 569 miles on a single charge
In July, a team in the U.K. set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge. The record-breaking journey covered 569 miles and 3,379 feet in a Ford Mustang Mach-E. Sponsored by fleet management company Webfleet, the team completed the feat in just over 24 hours. Record-Breaking Journey in the Ford Mustang Mach-E The record attempt was conducted using a single-motor Mach-E Premium model…
Porsche repurposes used Taycan batteries to power plant
Introduction: Porsche is giving a second life to used Taycan batteries by repurposing them for energy storage. These batteries are taken from pre-production vehicles that were used for testing and still have plenty of usable capacity despite being degraded for continued use in electric vehicles. The automaker is using 4,400 Taycan battery modules to help power its factory in Leipzig, Germany, providing up to 5 MW of energy storage capacity. This innovative approach not only…
Testing Tesla’s 320+ kW Output with Superchargers and the Cybertruck.
In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, Tesla has been at the forefront of innovation with its Supercharger network. Recently, a YouTuber named TesLatino made an exciting discovery at a Tesla Supercharger station - a peak output of 323 kW, significantly higher than the typical 250 kW. This discovery was part of a trial that Tesla is running on V3+ Supercharger stations, which have a V3 cabinet and V4 charge post. Tesla engineer Wes Morrill,…
Standard equipment now includes in the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in
With the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid set to hit dealerships later this year, the popular compact crossover is getting a few upgrades for the new model year. While its fuel-efficient powertrain remains unchanged, Mitsubishi has added some standard features to enhance the driving experience. Standard Features and Upgrades One of the main updates for the 2025 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is the addition of heated front seats as standard on all grades. The SEL grade…
Recall issued for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid over accidental airbag deployment
Hyundai is recalling the redesigned 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid crossover due to a wiring issue that could cause airbags to unintentionally deploy or fail to deploy when needed. The recall affects 9,575 Santa Fe Hybrids and 40,144 non-hybrid Santa Fe models. The main floor wiring harness in the affected vehicles may chafe against part of the second-row bench seat on the passenger side, leading to potential damage. Hyundai and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Tesla Conducting Tests on 320+ kW Output Using V4 Superchargers and Cybertruck
Electric vehicle enthusiasts and Tesla users have been met with a mix of uncertainty and excitement regarding the future of Tesla's Supercharger team. Recent developments have shown that the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations, offering a glimpse into potential improvements for its charging network. YouTuber TesLatino shared on social media about discovering a Supercharger station that was delivering a significantly higher output than usual. Instead of the typical…
Saudis invest $1.5B into Lucid in major cash infusion
Lucid Group, the electric vehicle manufacturer, recently received a cash injection of up to $1.5 billion from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), its largest shareholder. This deal will provide Lucid with sufficient funding until the fourth quarter of 2025 and comes as the company plans to expand its lineup beyond the Air sedan. The PIF had previously invested $1 billion in Lucid in 2018, which helped to launch the Air into production. Lucid…
Rivian’s Max Pack Battery is Software-Locked to Large+ Capacity
The 2025 Rivian R1 vehicles are being offered with a new option called Large+, which features a software-locked usable capacity matching that of the true Large Pack. This means that vehicles with the Large+ battery pack will have 109.4 kWh of usable capacity compared to 141.5 kWh for the unlocked Max Pack and 92.5 kWh for the Standard Pack. The decision to produce Max Pack vehicles software-locked to the Large+ spec is due to high…
Porsche Taycan prototype sets new record for wireless EV charging
Wireless charging technology for electric vehicles continues to evolve, with recent tests showing promising results for faster and more efficient charging capabilities. In a recent collaboration between the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Volkswagen Group of America, a Porsche Taycan was wirelessly charged at a rate of 270 kw, setting a new record for light-duty vehicles. This breakthrough in wireless charging could potentially rival the power of conventional DC fast-charging stations,…
Nissan Ariya 2023 faces recall over potential loss of drive power
Nissan Recalls 2023 Ariya Electric SUVs Due to Software Error Introduction: Nissan has recalled 2023 Ariya electric SUVs due to a software error that could cause a loss of drive power. This recall affects 1,188 vehicles that were previously recalled for an inverter issue. The affected vehicles have not had the previous issue addressed and may include a mix of front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a current…