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Summary – Most electric vehicles have electronic door release mechanisms that require power – If locked outside with a dead low-voltage battery, accessing the vehicle is possible through backup mechanical handles – In some cars, locating and using the mechanical door release mechanisms can be challenging – Manufacturers are mindful…

Summary – Ford Motor Company reported 166,448 new vehicle sales in June, down 6% yoy but Q2 was slightly positive – Ford increased its all-electric car sales, with 6,972 EVs sold in June, up 18% – Ford sold almost 24,000 EVs in Q2 2024, up 61% yoy and maintained its…

Summary – Global plugin vehicle registrations increased by 23% in May 2024 compared to May 2023, with 1.3 million registrations – Plugins represented 20% of the overall auto market, with BEVs accounting for 13% of that share – Despite some media reports suggesting a decline in EVs, plugins are growing…

Summary – Quicksilver paint option now available for Tesla Model 3 sedan in countries supplied by Tesla Giga Shanghai – Priced at RMB 12,000, the same cost as Ultra Red paint option – Quicksilver is a highly pigmented metallic paint designed to change appearance based on viewing angle and light…

Summary – Tesla Model Y has made it into a local government vehicle procurement catalog in China – This is the first time a Tesla China vehicle has made the list – Eligible vehicles must have a range of over 400 kilometers and be priced at less than $34,382 -…

Summary – Leasing firm agrees to buy 3,000 Fisker Oceans for $46.25 million – Fisker sells Oceans to American Lease as part of bankruptcy deal – New York requirement for electric ride-hailing vehicles spurs interest in bulk purchase – Fisker excludes some vehicles from the sale based on condition and…

Summary – Since the “Dieselgate” scandal in 2015, regulators have been closely monitoring automakers for emissions violations – The breach by GM was not as severe as Volkswagen’s scandal, but shows EPA is still enforcing tougher emissions regulations – GM’s breach did not involve intentional deception or “defeat devices” like…

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Summary – Toyota Motor North America reported a 9% increase in second-quarter vehicle sales, totaling 621,549 units – The group’s electrified vehicle sales in Q2 2024 were up by 63% year-over-year, representing nearly 40% of total volume – Plug-in electric cars, including EVs and PHEVs, were the fastest-growing segment in…

Summary – Coltura promotes transitioning rural gasoline superusers to EVs for economic benefits and reducing gasoline use – Rural drivers consume a significant amount of gasoline and spend a higher portion of their income on gas compared to urban and suburban drivers – Rural drivers can save a significant amount…