WASHINGTON, D.C. - There have been a number of aspects working against the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. One of those issues involves the concept of “range anxiety,” which is a driver's fear that their EV has insufficient electric charge remaining to cover the road distance needed to reach either its intended destination or a battery … [Read more...] about Federal Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network to Expand to 500,000 by 2030
Goodyear Developing New EV-Specific Tires to Address Wear, Duration, Pollution Issues
LAS VEGAS, NV - On Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will be unveiling a line of tires specifically made for electric vehicles (EVs) that will address several issues encountered by the standard tires they currently utilize, such as wear, duration, and pollution of the environment. Due to their very … [Read more...] about Goodyear Developing New EV-Specific Tires to Address Wear, Duration, Pollution Issues
Report: Prices of Used Cars Declining Yet Still Remain at Pre-Pandemic Highs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New reports indicate that wholesale prices for used cars and trucks are declining, yet still remain at pre-pandemic level highs that are continuing to strain the wallets of American consumers who are looking for affordable means of personal transportation. Due to supply chain issues ushered in by COVID-19, prices of both new and used cars skyrocketed … [Read more...] about Report: Prices of Used Cars Declining Yet Still Remain at Pre-Pandemic Highs
Report: Tesla Installed Defective Parts in EVs, Blamed Customers When Failed
LONDON, UK - According to a report released by Reuters, Tesla has had an ongoing history of installing parts that the electric vehicle manufacturer regarded internally as defective, but yet would nonetheless blame the drivers when the parts eventually failed, even going so far as to charge repair fees for issues that were not their fault. Reuters noted that the part … [Read more...] about Report: Tesla Installed Defective Parts in EVs, Blamed Customers When Failed
FTC: Major New “CARS Rule” to Protect Shoppers from Scams When Buying Cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has instituted a new rule designed to protect consumers from scams when shopping for vehicles. The Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule addresses several issues that consumers have complained about in recent years, including fraudulent behavior on the part of unscrupulous sellers such as bait-and-switch tactics, … [Read more...] about FTC: Major New “CARS Rule” to Protect Shoppers from Scams When Buying Cars