Door handles We’ve railed for years about door handle issues, which are really about electronic door latches. But, we can have a sense of humor about the whole thing and Saturday Night Live managed to have some fun them. Our issues with electronic latches centers on being able to get out if power is lost. …
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The Ray Highway, a Vehicle to Everything project, to go national
Vehicle to Everything Since 2019, The Ray Highway has served as a proving ground for transportation innovation. Now, that Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnership (P4) between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), The Ray, and an expansive Vehicle to Everything (V2X) ecosystem of technology partners and roadway users, will advance to the national stage. The Federal Highway Administration …
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Factorial silent on lithium metal use in EV battery
Lithium use Two weeks ago, we reported on Karma Automotive, Inc. and Factorial, Inc. announcing the launch of the first solid-state battery production program in the US for passenger vehicles, batteries that will use lithium metal. Going over a white paper from Factorial line by line failed to adequately address how the volatile metal is …
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General Motors recalls nearly 50,000 trucks and SUVs on the same issue
GM recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported two General Motors recalls that concern a transmission control valve that may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up. Recall ids 26V083000 and 26V085000 impact a total of 44,787 vehicles. Recall 26V083000 is a second round for 1,055 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and …
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Chinese auto makers in the US market? The door has been cracked open.
Chinese autos CNN reports that Donald Trump has hinted at a path to Chinese auto makers selling vehicles in the US. The country has access to Canada’s auto market but US tariffs and national security concerns are currently major impediments. But, in a speech in January at the Economic Club of Detroit, he said “If …
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Tesla rear door back-up open issue prompts @NHTSA follow-up
Tesla door We’ve now sent a second letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), this time concerning a Tesla rear door back-up open issue. We did this earlier when we could not figure out how to access Rivian rear door latch mechanical back-up. Regular mail is the only option available in cases such as …
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