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Rivian's Seatbelt Snafu: 35,000 Vans Recalled, But an OTA Update is Already on the Way!

Rivian's Seatbelt Snafu: 35,000 Vans Recalled, But an OTA Update is Already on the Way!

Rivian is recalling nearly 35,000 electric delivery vans (EDVs) over a seatbelt pretensioner cable issue, largely caused by drivers misusing the belt. Good news? An over-the-air software fix is already rolling out, alongside free hardware inspections.

USPS Gets a Glow-Up: The Electric Mail Truck is Finally Here to Deliver!

USPS Gets a Glow-Up: The Electric Mail Truck is Finally Here to Deliver!

After decades of loyal service from the ancient Grumman LLV, the USPS is finally rolling out its new electrified Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV), with thousands hitting routes for the holiday season to modernize the fleet.

Tesla's Chinese LG Batteries: European Repair Shop Sounds Alarm on 'Catastrophic' Failures

Tesla's Chinese LG Batteries: European Repair Shop Sounds Alarm on 'Catastrophic' Failures

A European EV repair specialist is raising serious concerns about 'catastrophic' failure rates and significantly shorter lifespans for Tesla Model 3 and Y vehicles equipped with LG NCM811 battery cells from China, compared to Panasonic packs.

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