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Message 2135654 - Posted: 9 May 2024, 6:08:36 UTC

As a result of them being found at fault for sinking a car carrier and a big court case a recall is now in action for the brand.

Faulty batteries prompt recall on Porsche’s EV offering.

Porsche’s leading electric car offering has been hit with an urgent recall notice by the federal transport department over battery issues.

The department has issued the recall on Porsche Taycan models Y1A, Y1B and Y1C for the year range 2019-2023, citing a risk of vehicle fire.

The defect is suspected to affect 19 vehicles in Australia, with a list of vehicle identification numbers available on vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

It’s believed that a manufacturing issue among cell modules in the high voltage battery leaves the vehicle prone to short circuiting that could trigger overheating and a vehicle fire.

Owners of Porsche Taycans prone to the defect are urged to contact their preferred official Porsche centre dealer where a free repair will be arranged to prevent the fire risk.......
So much for German engineering.
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Message 2135692 - Posted: 10 May 2024, 15:18:33 UTC

Meanwhile, the way EVs are going, further, see:


Tesla Backtrack BIG Style and Other (Almost) Breaking News!
wrote:
01:16 Supermarkets Charge more!
03.39 Energy blockage
06:10 Super Efficient Solar
07:45 Tesla Autonomous Taxis
10:14 It’s the end for oil
13:23 Volta Trucks are BACK!
14:27 Battery News
16:10 EVs by the sh** load
17:14 Is 1000km range enough?
20:04 Hyundai US sales skyrocket!



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Message 2135857 - Posted: 15 May 2024, 12:03:10 UTC - in response to Message 2135654.  
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So much for German engineering.
German Engineering 'among cell modules in the high voltage battery'? I doubt that.

This thought can be continued: What makes a German EV technically superior to a Chinese one? Oooops, hopefully customers won't realize this at some point. Then our industry will be in trouble. Diesel... yes..., but BEV?
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Message 2135950 - Posted: 17 May 2024, 19:44:10 UTC

Elon has a problem, he's building more cars than he's selling.

‘What the hell?’: Tesla renting shopping centre, airport car parks as unsold EVs pile up.

Tesla is renting out shopping centre car parks to store unsold models as the electric carmaker faces flagging consumer demand and growing competition from cheaper Chinese competitors.

First-quarter sales figures released by Tesla last month revealed it produced 433,371 vehicles in the first three months of 2024 but delivered 386,810 — a whopping 8.5 per cent decline compared with the same period last year.

In the first three months of 2023, Tesla produced 440,808 vehicles and delivered 422,875, a difference of 17,993. In the first three months of 2024, Tesla produced 46,561 more vehicles than it delivered......
It maybe time for a fire sale.
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Message 2136379 - Posted: 27 May 2024, 20:43:57 UTC

Our take on the subject.

Are electric cars better for the environment than fuel-powered cars? Here's the verdict.

Whether you drive an electric car or are considering making the switch, you've probably been drawn into a discussion about whether they are really better for the climate.

Electric cars are key to the world reducing emissions, with transport accounting for almost 20 per cent and rising, so you probably haven't had that debate for the last time.

To save you from your next barbecue encounter, we have turned to the EV Council, which has crunched the numbers for you.

We're comparing an electric car and a traditional petrol one and looking at the life-cycle emissions — that is, all the emissions produced from cradle to grave......
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Message 2137550 - Posted: 24 Jun 2024, 16:13:20 UTC

Doesn't bode well...
Fatal battery fire
...South Korea is a leading producer of lithium batteries, which are used in many items from electric vehicles to laptops.
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Message 2137909 - Posted: 4 Jul 2024, 6:08:05 UTC

When there are plenty of discounted new 1's sitting in parking areas all over the place now (even shopping centre car parks) waiting for buyers you have to expected this to happen.

Trying to sell a second hand Tesla is taking years in some cases and requiring hefty discounts, sparking anger among owners of the once-hot cars.

A second hand Tesla that’s been listed for sale for the past four years without finding a buyer offers a stark insight into the challenges faced by Australians trying to offload older used electric vehicles.

The 2015 Model S in question is almost a decade old and has 115,000 kilometres on the clock, with some visible wear and tear across its interior.

Despite its age and the fact it’s sat unsold since July 2020, the current owner is seeking $86,800, although the price has been discounted by almost $16,000 over the years. Used car valuations site RedBook puts the guide for such a car in a considerably lower range of $51,400 to $57,300......
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Message 2142430 - Posted: 25 Oct 2024, 19:32:21 UTC

The carnage continues to grow down under. How many will survive?

The predicted ‘bloodbath’ in the Australian EV market is happening now and current owners are suffering, new data shows.

As the electric vehicle (EV) market heats up, competition is becoming intense, particularly from Chinese automakers.

This new wave of EVs means that established brands have had to adapt their strategy and offer aggressive new models.

But it’s also ignited a price war between established brands and new entrants.

Earlier this week Mitsubishi CEO Shaun Westcott predicted a “bloodbath” but new data from Thebeep.com.au reveals blood is already being lost with some players slashing prices on EVs.

Thebeep.com.au founder Rob Leigh said the continued price cuts were already destabilising the EV market.

“As newer and more niche brands continue to cut pricing, the EV market is becoming increasingly volatile and it is unclear when it will stabilise,” he said.

EV prices have been steadily falling throughout 2024 but the latest data reveals that lesser-known Chinese brands are aggressively cutting prices, while established automakers are refraining from participation in the price war......
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