Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids nationwide, alerting to potential crash and injury hazards.
Honda Issues Recall for Accord Hybrids Due to Software Issues On Tuesday, Honda revealed that it is recalling approximately 256,000 Accord hybrid vehicles in the U.S. This recall is linked to a software defect that may lead to “power loss while driving,” which raises the chances of accidents and injuries. The recall affects specific Honda […]
Taxi advocate says NYC’s electric Uber and Lyft drivers should transition to hybrids due to insufficient EV chargers.
Changing the Balance of Power in NYC’s Taxi Industry Fernandeo Mateo, who advocates for taxi drivers, raised concerns on Thursday about the approximately 13,000 electric vehicle drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other rental companies. He believes they should be able to switch to hybrid vehicles due to the scarcity of electric vehicle chargers throughout New […]
Stellantis Affects Jeep Hybrids with Flawed Software Update, Stranding Owners
Jeep Wrangler 4xE Software Update Causes Major Issues for Owners A recent software update for the Jeep Wrangler 4xE Plug-in Hybrid has reportedly led to significant problems, leaving several owners in challenging situations after their vehicles malfunctioned following the update. Stellantis announced on Friday that it released an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the UConnect […]
One electric vehicle generates as much pollution as three hybrids throughout its entire lifecycle.
Toyota Chairman Raises Concerns Over Electric Vehicles Toyota’s Chairman, Akio Toyoda, has voiced apprehensions about the environmental advantages of battery electric vehicles (EVs). He suggests that hybrid vehicles might actually be a more practical approach for reducing carbon emissions in various areas. According to him, Toyota’s 27 million hybrid vehicles create only the carbon footprint […]
Honda Cuts EV Investments Due to Declining Demand, Shifts Attention to Hybrids
Honda Adjusts Electric Vehicle Investment Amid Slowing Demand Honda has decided to reduce its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) by 30% due to a decline in demand. Instead, the company, which has a significant manufacturing presence in the United States, will shift its focus towards launching more hybrid vehicles. On Tuesday, Honda announced that it […]
UK could loosen EV rules to allow sales of Prius-style hybrids until 2035 | Automotive industry
Carmakers could be allowed to sell Toyota Prius hybrid models in the UK until 2035, as the government considers ways to ease rules on the sale of electric cars. Earlier this week, the government launched an emergency consultation to decide what types of electric cars carmakers can sell after a new ban on petrol and […]
Almost 200K Jeep hybrids recalled over fire risk
Nearly 200,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles will be recalled due to fire hazards, according to a Monday press release from manufacturer Stellantis. “Our internal review of customer data led to an internal investigation and the discovery of 13 fires,” Stellantis said. stated in the release. “All vehicles were parked and turned off.” Vehicles affected by […]
The disease-busting hybrids that could bring back the majestic English elm | UK news
The constable drew them. Shakespeare wrote about them. And Francis Drake sailed the world in ships made from them. English elms were central to Britain’s landscape and culture until they were almost wiped out by Dutch elm disease in the 1970s. Since the devastation of the 25-metre elm tree, enthusiasts and scientists have been searching […]
Ford sales jumped in February, led by gains in hybrids and EVs
Automotive expert Lauren Fix joins “Kabuto: Coast to Coast” to discuss Ford’s decision to offer free Tesla Superchargers to EV owners through July. ford motor announced Monday that its U.S. sales rose 10.5% in February due to strong sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. Sales of Ford’s hybrid vehicles have increased by 36.7% […]