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In a matter of months, Ford’s F-150 electric truck has increased in price by a shocking 50 percent, leaving many consumers stunned. Just last year, Ford was boasting about selling an electric truck for less than $40,000, but now the base model of the F-150 Lightning Pro starts at $59,974. While the price increase may come as a shock to consumers, Ford has attributed it to material costs, market factors, and supply chain constraints. The company had also experienced a brief halt in deliveries and a recall of the electric truck due to defective battery cells that caused a fire…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for the Tesla Semi, citing a potential problem with the parking brake that could result in a rollaway. While the number of delivered Semis to customers is still unknown, the recall affects 35 examples of the electric truck. Owners will be notified by letter this May. According to NHTSA, the issue may stem from the electronic parking brake valve module (PVM), which was supplied by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. The component “could fail to move into parking position when the parking brake is activated,” potentially causing the truck…

Fisker Inc. has opened the configuration tool for its Ocean all-electric SUV, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards delivering sustainable, luxurious vehicles to customers around the world. The Ocean comes in three variants: Sport, Ultra, and Extreme, with prices starting at £35,970 in the UK. The Ultra and Extreme versions sell from £54,265 and £63,070, respectively. In continental Europe, the Ultra variant is available from €54,322 in Germany, while the Extreme version starts at €67,272. Fisker also offers a launch edition, the Fisker Ocean One, which is available from £60,880 in the UK and from €67,272 in…

Norway has always been an important market for Tesla, and this year, the American electric car manufacturer has hit a new milestone. According to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), Tesla has captured almost 50% of the EV market share in Norway, thanks to its impressive Model Y sales in March. Tesla has been dominating Norway’s EV market for quite some time, and the company set a new sales record this March. As of March 26, Tesla sold approximately 5,639 Model Y units in Norway, beating its previous sales record of 5,315 Model 3 units in March 2019. In total, Tesla…

Ford is reportedly considering reviving the iconic Capri model for its second European electric vehicle based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. While it won’t be a successor to the legendary sports coupe, the new Capri will be a four-door crossover with modern styling. According to reports in the Sun and Autocar, Ford is planning to sell 600,000 units of the new Capri over six years, following the success of the recently launched MEB-powered Explorer. “Retro designs aren’t moving us forward. It’s always about a totally new interpretation: that’s what makes it interesting,” said Ford’s European chief designer, Amko Leenarts. See also:…

Lucid Motors is voluntarily recalling certain 2022-2023 Air electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential power loss issue that could lead to the shutdown of the electric motors. The recall affects 637 Lucid Air vehicles, which may pose an increased risk of a crash due to a loss of drive power. The defect is estimated to affect only 6% of the recalled vehicles, according to the company. The issue stems from electrically activated contact switches, or contactors, that may unexpectedly open, causing a power loss to the drive motors. As a result, Lucid Service Centers will update…

Tesla is once again offering free Supercharger credits to its customers in Canada and the United States, this time for buyers of the Model S and Model X, in an effort to boost sales in the final six days of the quarter. According to Drive Tesla, customers who take delivery of a new Model S or Model X before March 31 will receive 10,000 free Supercharging kilometers in Canada and 10,000 free Supercharging miles in the US. These credits are valid for two years from the delivery date and are not transferrable to a new owner. This is not the…

North Lincolnshire Council is taking a big step towards achieving their goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 with the installation of 35 AC on-street charging points in the area. The council has partnered with Shell subsidiary Ubitricity to install and manage the public charging infrastructure. The charging points will consist of a combination of bollard and street lamppost chargers, and will have charge capacities of up to 5kW. Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, expressed his excitement about the initiative, saying “Residents are now becoming more conscious of their carbon footprint, with more people converting to electric…

The world is rapidly shifting towards clean energy, and Robert Bosch GmbH, the German technology and industrial group, is taking significant steps to meet this demand. The company has announced that it will further enhance the development of new energy vehicle-related products in China, which will be crucial to its growth strategy over the coming decade. According to Stefan Hartung, Bosch’s board chairman, electrified powertrain solutions will play a crucial role in driving the company’s business growth. He further added that Bosch will expedite the development of fuel cell, hydrogen, and electromobility technologies in China. Speaking at a business event…

The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has achieved a major milestone by producing its 10,000th electric vehicle (EV) at its state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry, UK. LEVC’s groundbreaking facility has been manufacturing the TX, the world’s most advanced electric taxi, since 2017. Since the first TX taxi was delivered in London in January 2018, the company has sold 10,000 vehicles across multiple global markets, from Paris to Madrid, Cairo to Tokyo. The achievement follows LEVC’s recent announcement of a new strategy that will enable it to become a leading zero-carbon mobility technology company beyond manufacturing the TX. The company’s momentum…

French car maker Renault and its partner Nissan are in discussions about a potential collaboration in electric vehicle (EV) charging across 11 European countries, according to Nicolas Schottey, CEO of Renault’s charging unit. The talks have already made progress in France with the development of home charging boxes for Nissan EVs, which will be supplied by Renault’s Mobilize unit. Schottey confirmed the negotiations during the Autonomy Mobility conference in Paris, where he emphasized that the final decision lies with Nissan. “We are in talks about the 11 countries where we are present…it is up to Nissan to decide,” he stated.…

Burger King, the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain globally, is taking bold steps to limit the impact of its operations on the environment. With nearly 19,000 locations across 100 countries, the company has a great responsibility to ensure sustainability. To achieve this, Burger King has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable packaging and recycling to reduce waste. This week, Burger King announced its plans to transition its North American field team fleet to 100% electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. The company has already transitioned nearly one-third of its field team fleet to EVs across 16…