Under Pressure: Mercedes Recalls EVs, Ford Explores Battery Swapping, and Federal Charging Delays Plague EV Expansion

Mercedes issues an EV recall, Ford explores innovative battery swapping, delays in EV charging network: Highlights from Today's Automotive News

A significant recall affects several of Mercedes' electric vehicles. Ford appears to be considering a fresh approach to battery swapping technology. Plus, what's causing the slow rollout of the government's EV charging stations? Find out more in this update from Green Car Reports.

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for almost 15,000 electric vehicles due to a software glitch that could cause the high-voltage system to turn off. This problem stems from a flaw within the vehicle's diagnostic system, not the battery itself, and necessitates a visit to the dealership for a software update.

A new patent filing suggests that Ford is exploring the possibility of electric vehicle battery swapping through drive-in docking stations. This approach, which focuses on smaller, modular batteries, could significantly change the current landscape dominated by full-pack replacements, as practiced by firms such as Nio and Ample, especially for fleet vehicles or various mobility solutions.

Why is the progress of the $7.5 billion federal electric vehicle (EV) charging network, which received funding in 2021, so sluggish? So far, just eight stations across six states have been inaugurated, a report indicates. The slow pace is primarily due to the responsibility falling on individual states, which must navigate a complex array of public and private utilities, regulatory bodies, and bureaucratic systems.

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The car manufacturer is exploring techniques to exchange batteries using the vehicle's own energy to accomplish the task.

Although the allocation of funds comes from the federal level, it is up to individual states to decide the specifics of its utilization and timing.

The recall affects several models of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, specifically the EQS hatchback and SUV, along with the EQE sedan and SUV, spanning the 2023 to 2025 model years, depending on the specific model.

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Hyundai's new electric vehicle "Metaplant" in Georgia, along with Kia's Georgia facility, may start operations without American-made battery packs, potentially leading to complexities.

Stellantis offers a fully electric model of the Jeep Avenger in Europe, with a price tag of 35,000 euros, approximately $37,800.

Indeed, both the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are set to embrace electrification, featuring a large battery system where the engine serves as a generator, similar to the methodology used in the Ramcharger.

Which major car manufacturer has revealed plans to develop a $22,000 electric vehicle for the European market? Which car companies are collaborating on a new series of compact engines? We recap these stories and more in our Week In Reverse feature at Green Cars Reports, covering the events up until May 31, 2024.

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The car manufacturer ended production of the Bolt EV as 2023 concluded, but has since highlighted plans to reintroduce it, with production set to recommence in Kansas by late 2025.

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