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Certain VW ID.4 vehicles are being recalled because a battery issue can cause a fire while charging above 80%, according to the notice. Owners were told not to charge past 80% until the problem is addressed.
NTRO and EV FireSafe have published a toolkit on electric truck fire safety. The source says electric truck fire safety is becoming an adoption issue, with perception of risk likely to slow fleets as much as the risk itself.
Tesla has introduced a feature called Emergency Drive Away that lets drivers move away even if the charging cable is still connected. The change is intended to help people escape life-threatening emergencies at charging stations.
Smart said the new #2 will be an all-electric two-seater with a CATL battery, about 300 km WLTP range and 20-minute fast charging. The announcement matters because it shows a new small EV model with updated platform and safety technology.
Waymo reported that its robotaxis were involved in fewer injury-causing and serious crashes than human drivers across 270 million autonomous miles. The figures are intended to support the safety record of its autonomous ride-hailing service.
Taiga said it has launched OS-5, a software update for its electric off-road vehicles and watercraft. The company said the update adds mapping and geofencing features, which it says are intended to improve rider safety and control access to waterways.