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Recalls Should GM Step Up And Replace Chevy Bolt Batteries With Ultium?

Should GM Step Up And Replace Chevy Bolt Batteries With Ultium?

It's time for GM to quickly come up with another plan. The automaker must consider its EV future, as well as its reputation.
By Steven Loveday 17 September 2021
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Recalls GM Asks Chevy Bolt Owners To Park 50 Feet Away From Other Cars

GM Asks Chevy Bolt Owners To Park 50 Feet Away From Other Cars

Perhaps it's time for GM to buy back every Bolt it ever produced.
By Steven Loveday 16 September 2021
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Recalls GM Extends Chevy Bolt EV/EUV Plant Shutdown Amid Recall

GM Extends Chevy Bolt EV/EUV Plant Shutdown Amid Recall

Orion Assembly will remain idle until at least September 24 while GM and LG Chem discuss plans.
By Steven Loveday 09 September 2021
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Opinion Keeping The Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall In Perspective

Keeping The Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall In Perspective

Car fires are devastating, and all eyes are watching as a handful of EVs go up in flames.
By Steven Loveday 07 September 2021
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Safety Recalled 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Catches Fire In Parking Lot

Recalled 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Catches Fire In Parking Lot

The owner says the electric car wasn't even plugged in or running.
By Steven Loveday 03 September 2021
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Recalls Chevrolet Bolt Owners Struggle As They Wait For Battery Fix

Chevrolet Bolt Owners Struggle As They Wait For Battery Fix

Imagine having a car you may barely be able to use for an indefinite period of time.
By Steven Loveday 02 September 2021
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Safety Tesla's Impact Report Compares Fires Between Teslas & Gas Cars

Tesla's Impact Report Compares Fires Between Teslas & Gas Cars

Car fires happen every day, but they're only national news if the car is an EV.
By EVANNEX 22 August 2021
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Recalls GM Expands Massive Battery Recall To All Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV

GM Expands Massive Battery Recall To All Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV

The company will pursue reimbursement from LG Chem's LG Energy Solution.
By Mark Kane 21 August 2021
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Recalls And So It Goes, GM Will Replace Chevy Bolt EV Battery Modules

And So It Goes, GM Will Replace Chevy Bolt EV Battery Modules

This is due to the recent fires, and the fact that the previous 'fixes' aren't working.
By Steven Loveday 17 August 2021
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Recalls Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Recall Will Cost Over $11,000 Per Car?

Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Recall Will Cost Over $11,000 Per Car?

GM reports the total warranty recall costs allocated for the Chevrolet Bolt EV at $800 million.
By Mark Kane 05 August 2021
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Energy Storage Systems Australia: Tesla Megapack Battery Catches Fire During Testing

Australia: Tesla Megapack Battery Catches Fire During Testing

It's one of several large energy storage projects with Tesla batteries in Australia.
By Mark Kane 30 July 2021
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Recalls GM Issues Second Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall After Multiple Fires

GM Issues Second Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall After Multiple Fires

GM already applied a "fix" to some Bolt EVs, but apparently, it isn't helping the situation.
By Steven Loveday 23 July 2021
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Recalls GM Finally Has A Fix For Chevrolet Bolt EVs With Fire Risk

GM Finally Has A Fix For Chevrolet Bolt EVs With Fire Risk

It seems the fix is immediately available for 2019 Chevy Bolt owners.
By Steven Loveday 29 April 2021
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Safety Tesla Reveals How Often Its Cars Burn From Fire

Tesla Reveals How Often Its Cars Burn From Fire

In the U.S., the average is one fire for every 205 million miles traveled.
By Mark Kane 18 April 2021
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Weird TeslaCam Captures Footage Of Gas Cars Catching Fire While Driving

TeslaCam Captures Footage Of Gas Cars Catching Fire While Driving

Oh, the irony.
By Steven Loveday 11 April 2021
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Breaking Kona EV Owners Complain That Hyundai Is Not Clear About The Recall

Kona EV Owners Complain That Hyundai Is Not Clear About The Recall

The company told Reuters it would start replacing them next week in South Korea.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 25 March 2021
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Recalls Report: LG Chem To Cover 70% Of Cost For Hyundai's EV Battery Recall

Report: LG Chem To Cover 70% Of Cost For Hyundai's EV Battery Recall

The costly recall will eat a significant part of profits for both companies.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2021
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Recalls Hyundai Announces Massive Battery Recall For Roughly 82,000 BEVs

Hyundai Announces Massive Battery Recall For Roughly 82,000 BEVs

The BMS update probably does not solve the issue 100%, so they will replace all the batteries.
By Mark Kane 24 February 2021
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Recalls GM Finds A Software Solution For Chevy Bolt EV Fires

GM Finds A Software Solution For Chevy Bolt EV Fires

But what if the issue is actually with the batteries?
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 19 February 2021
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Buses Hyundai Elec City Bus Burns To The Ground In South Korea

Hyundai Elec City Bus Burns To The Ground In South Korea

The problem might be similar to what's happening with the Hyundai Kona Electric.
By Mark Kane 16 February 2021
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Breaking Lordstown Motors Endurance Electric Truck Catches Fire While Testing

Lordstown Motors Endurance Electric Truck Catches Fire While Testing

The incident with the electric pickup truck happened in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 30 January 2021
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Safety Electric Car Fire: Watch As Passenger Exits Just Before The Explosion

Electric Car Fire: Watch As Passenger Exits Just Before The Explosion

When there is smoke, don't come close, because it might explode soon.
By Mark Kane 30 January 2021
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Crashes / Wrecks UPDATE: Tesla Model 3 Reportedly Explodes In Parking Garage In China

UPDATE: Tesla Model 3 Reportedly Explodes In Parking Garage In China

Reports suggest it caught fire after its underbody was damaged by striking a manhole cover.
By Steven Loveday 21 January 2021
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Safety Another Tesla Model S Self-Ignites, Now In Texas: Owners Want Answers

Another Tesla Model S Self-Ignites, Now In Texas: Owners Want Answers

Subia Ahmad said on Twitter her husband heard loud bangs and left the EV before it caught fire.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 15 December 2020
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