Shock Rates: $60,000 repair bill leads to scrapping of 2022 model year EV
Vancouver, British Columbia — Kyle Hsu, a Vancouver resident was in disbelief when his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle faced a $60,000 repair bill due to a damaged battery pack. Hsu was informed that the damage voided the warranty on his nearly brand-new vehicle. This left the owner with no option but to seek compensation […]
Chilly Challenges: Tesla Cycbertruck hits less than 80 percent of advertised range in winter driving test
Austin, Texas — According to a winter driving test conducted by Spec Reviews, the Tesla Cybertruck performed at 79 percent, or 254 miles, of the vehicle’s advertised 320-mile range. The test, which was performed by Kyle Connor on Youtube, included driving a Cybertruck on a highway in Texas and running the vehicle at around 70 […]
Battery Books: Ford creates new job aids for high-voltage battery inspection and ADAS components
Detroit, Michigan — Ford Motor Co. has announced the creation of a new job aid designed to assist in repairs involving Ford and Lincoln battery-electric vehicles under-body high-voltage battery inspection, as well as two new aids on ADAS components. The new under-body high-voltage battery inspection job aid provides an overview of warnings and cautions repairers […]