Image: Mike McCleary (AP) EV charging in this country still sucks. From too much tech to simply being unreliable, there’s still no practical incentive to buy an EV. No matter how many tax discounts the government can offer, no one wants a car that they can’t charge because all their local infrastructure is broken. Thankfully, …
<h1>How German Hackers Jailbreak Teslas to Access Heated Seats for Free</h1> <p>When a group of German hackers accessed a Tesla vehicle, their intention was not to gain remote control of the car or steal personal information. Instead, they targeted the car’s heated seats. These seats are available only after paying a $300 fee. To bypass …
It has been reported by The Daily Bulletin that California is ending the long-running Clean Vehicle Rebate Project at the end of the year due to a lack of funds. The program will be replaced to focus on low-income drivers. Feds Want To Stop Shady Car Sales The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) has been …
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is inching closer to a potential strike against General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford as contract negotiations reach a critical point. The UAW’s demands, which include a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour workweek with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions, have been deemed audacious by …
Just five years ago, American auto shoppers had a wide variety of small cars to choose from, all under $20,000. However, times have changed and now there’s only one option left: the Mitsubishi Mirage. Unfortunately, even the Mirage’s future is uncertain. The demand for SUVs and trucks has skyrocketed, leaving small cars like the Mirage …
Last April, I made the decision to end my relationship with my gas company, SoCalGas. Their opposition to clean energy while continuing to emit carbon pollution was a dealbreaker for me. As an academic focused on advancing clean energy, it felt hypocritical to support them financially. Breaking up with them proved to be a complex …
Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer, Zachary Kirkhorn, is leaving the company after spending 13 years with the electric vehicle and solar panel manufacturer. While Kirkhorn stepped down on Friday, he will remain with Tesla until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. This news caused Tesla’s stock to decrease by 2.4% in Monday …
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched another investigation into safety issues with Tesla vehicles. This time, they are looking into twelve complaints about loss of steering control or power steering in the 2023 Models 3 and Y electric vehicles. The probe covers approximately 280,000 vehicles. Five drivers reported not being able to …
Seven major automakers have joined forces to create a groundbreaking national network of 30,000 electric vehicle charging stations. BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Stellantis have announced plans to roll out the first round of these “high-powered charging” stations by next summer. This collaboration aims to address the long-standing issue faced by electric …
The government’s efforts to electrify the transportation sector are not only increasing electric vehicle (EV) sales, but also paving the way for more domestic production of electric car components. This development has the potential to reduce the industry’s dependence on hazardous and costly mining practices abroad. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a provision …