Slumping demand for electric vehicles and the incredibly large losses per electric vehicle sold have many automakers reassessing their electric vehicle plans. Nissan, one of the first traditional brands to launch an electric car, has become the latest automaker to announce updated plans for its electric vehicle future. Source: Cars Direct
Tesla is halting deliveries of its Cybertruck pickup truck after allegations that the accelerator pedal of the truck could get stuck in the down position, causing unintentional acceleration, multiple media outlets reported this morning. He said he did. Like many vehicles, the Cybertruck has a metal gas pedal covered by a shiny, replaceable cover. Source: Kelley Blue Book
Ford has suspended shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning electric pickup, citing quality issues. The Detroit News called the suspension “part of a longer-than-expected quality inspection process.” The trade publication Automotive News reported that the move was taken because of “undisclosed quality issues.” It’s not the first time Ford has done this… Source: Kelley Blue Book
GM’s self-driving car division, Cruise, is currently suspending driverless operations across the United States. The action comes after California regulators revoked Cruise’s driverless car license and declared that his self-driving car posed an “unreasonable risk to public safety” and was “unsafe for the public.” It took place a few days later. … Source: tech.slashdot.org