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BMW recall
BMW has issued a recall for some of its electric cars as the high voltage battery “may have internal damage”, which can result in an electrical short circuit that can increase the risk of a fire.
“BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ix xdrive50, ix M60, 2022 i4 edrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit,” the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge, said the recall notice. | IANS
FOR most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge.
Now, Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphones. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging.
In future, the robot charging station could be installed at disabled parking spaces, in car parks or in private homes.
| IOL Motoring
Battery fire
A JAGUAR I-pace electric car caught fire while being charged at a garage in the US – the fourth such battery fire in the I-pace series, which is Jaguar’s first, and only, all-electric vehicle.
According to Electrek, Jaguar uses LG battery cells like those used in the Bolt EV and Kona EV, which were both recalled for battery fire risks recently.
The latest battery fire was reported by Jaguar I-pace owner Gonzalo Salazar in the state of Florida. Chevy and Hyundai – which also use LG Chem cells in the Kona EV – have made massive recalls in the past. In the case of the Jaguar I-pace, the automaker also uses LG pouch battery cells in its electric vehicle. | IANS
Disgusted
FORMULA One championship leader
Max Verstappen has slammed fans who burned Lewis Hamilton-branded merchandise at the Hungarian Grand Prix, calling their actions disgusting.
“That’s of course not acceptable,” said the Red Bull driver, who beat Mercedes rival Hamilton to last year’s title in a controversial season finale, after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix. “These individuals, I definitely don’t agree with that because that’s just disgusting.”
Footage circulating on social media over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend appeared to show fans burning Hamilton merchandise. | IOL Motoring
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