electric vehicle
“EVs to Benefit from Decades-Old Feature in Gas Cars, Making Repairs Easier | Giga Gears”
California is proposing regulation mandating an industry standard diagnostic system for EVs. The standardized system is set to debut in 2026 in the Golden State but could usher in the creation of something like OBD-II for EVs, which is currently lacking. EVs have some diagnostic capability now, but they are not…
Car Dealers Hindering EV Purchases: The Battle for Gatekeeping | Giga Gears
As it turns out, car dealers seem to know even less than buyers do when it comes to electric vehicles, and they don’t really seem too keen on learning about them. The Washington Post spoke with a number of customers who said dealers tried to redirect them to gas cars or gave them unclear or downright incorrect answers …
Kia Aims for Affordable EV Lineup | Giga Gears
Kia – an automaker once known for its bargain bin prices – wants to tap into some of that old magic with EVs, sort of. The automaker is aiming to build new mass-market compact EVs that’ll start in the mid-$30,000 range, according to Automotive News.
Tesla Dismisses Safety Concerns Despite Injuries at German Factory | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Building EVs Requires More Workers: Giga Gears
When Donald Trump traveled to Michigan to speak with workers at a non-union auto parts supplier that reportedly pays less than McDonald’s does, he attacked the Biden administration for its support of electric vehicles. “Hundreds of thousands of American jobs, your jobs, will be gone forever,” Trump told his audience.…