4 stories tagged ev-safety on EV Digest.
Lucid Motors has issued a recall affecting more than 27,000 Air sedans over concerns of a potential fire risk. Owners are being advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the necessary repairs can be completed. This recall, primarily impacting models from 2022 to 2024, addresses a potential issue with the battery contactor that could lead to overheating.
Chinese regulators have issued a major recall impacting Tesla and eight other electric vehicle manufacturers. The safety directive addresses concerns that retractable door handles can malfunction after a collision, potentially trapping occupants inside their vehicles.
Optimizing electric vehicle battery performance and safety hinges on sophisticated thermal management. A new webinar explores how innovative materials, including specialized adhesives and gap fillers, can be engineered into the battery design itself to maintain optimal operating temperatures and enhance protection.
A new I-CAR course aims to standardize electric vehicle repair training, providing automotive technicians with essential skills for safely handling high-voltage systems. Supported by major vehicle manufacturers, this initiative addresses critical safety gaps in the collision repair industry as EV adoption grows.
