Tesla FSD recall, Kia Niro EV review, gasoline and ethanol prices, dual Ford charging ports: Car News Today
Tesla Recalls Full Self-Driver Beta. The ethanol that Midwestern politicians support is driving up pump prices for the region. Ford seems to be looking at a cost-effective charging solution. And the Kia Niro EV is sexier than its predecessor but a product confusing by the numbers. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
in one Review Kia Niro EV 2023We’ve found that while this 253-mile electric EV has steadily improved over its predecessor in every way, it has fallen short in value—especially when you start comparing it in all respects. all numbers.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities have finally been tightened by the federal government. After technical analysis and prompting by NHTSA, Tesla will conduct a recall of more than 360,000 vehicles because The Full Self-Driving Beta poses “an unreasonable risk to the safety of a motor vehicle.” Among the many items Tesla will need to adjust in the software update include the system’s yellow light behavior, stopping time, its operating speed (based on both signs and drivers), and compliance with applicable laws. lane rules.
A Ford patent application proposes a dual charging port solution, with bidirectional charging, serial charging of multiple EVs from the same station—or allow them to power each other or the grid. The technology looks like a useful part of Ford’s plan to help businesses cut costs and electrify their fleets.
And according to a study funded by a refining trade group, Midwest drivers pay extra 8 to 12 cents per gallon of gas due to the region’s own political push to bring more ethanol and E15 to factories. Would a new fuel standard that takes into account power generation and the big picture be more useful?
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