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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford recalls one million vehicles over rearview camera malfunctions
Ford is recalling more than 1 million vehicles due to a software problem that can cause the rearview cameras to freeze or delay images while a driver is reversing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a notice that the error on some Ford vehicles poses crash risks as the backup camera may not accurately display images correctly while drivers are backing up. Ford said that no injuries have been reported in connection to the issue, but noted that it is "aware of one allegation of a minor crash resulting in property damage," according to the recall notice. The NHTSA notified Ford of the issue on January 17. Owners of affected vehicles will receive a letter in the mail about the issue by June 16, according to the notice. A second letter will be mailed out later this year with further information once a solution is made available. Ford said it is planning to update its vehicle software this year for free through its dealers or through remote updates. Owners with concerns can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The recall number connected to the latest recall is 25549. The list of vehicles on the recall list are: Ford F-150 2021-2024 Ford Edge 2021-2024 Ford Bronco 2021-2024 Lincoln Nautilus 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach E 2021-2023 Ford Transit 2022-2025 Ford Expedition 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigator 2022-2024 Lincoln Corsair 2023-2024 Ford Escape 2023-2024 Ford F-350 SD 2023-2024 Ford F-250 SD 2023-2024 Ford F-450 SD 2023-2024 Ford F-550 SD 2023-2024 Ford F-600 SD 2023-2024 Ford Mustang 2024 Ford Ranger 2024 Ford has had several recalls this year. Earlier in the month the company issued another recall over a potentially faulty brake system. More than 270,000 Ford Expeditions and Navigators built between 2022-2024 were named in the recall. In February the company recalled approximately 240,000 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUV's due to a seat belt issue.
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
The EV Holy Grail? A Battery That Can Travel 745 Miles On One Charge
An EV prototype revealed in 2023 expected to be powered by solid-state batteries. Photo by Toyota Imagine an electric vehicle (EV), powered by a new solid-state battery, that could travel nearly 750 miles on one charge, last 30 years, and fully recharge in under 10 minutes. Could this be the Holy Grail of EV proliferation? After taking a back seat on EV implementation over the last decade with only one EV (the strangely named 'bZ4X' SUV) in its lineup, Toyota is fixing to close the gap with Tesla by launching its new industry-busting solid-state battery technology in an expanding lineup of EVs. Toyota was the first to launch a mass-produced gasoline-electric hybrid car—called the Prius—in 1997, and now it is working towards being the first to debut a mass-produced solid-state battery. Breaking current EV range records, the Japanese carmaker tells us that it plans to introduce an all-new battery that can deliver up to 745 miles (1200 km) of range on a single charge. The current record-holder is the Ford Mustang Mach-E that was driven 570 miles by a British team through England on a single change. As an integral part of its decarbonization strategy, Toyota says that its new solid-state batteries could be offered in its next-gen EVs as early as 2027. New solid-state batteries can charge in under 10 minutes As impressive as the battery's range, Toyota and its co-developer, Japanese petroleum giant Idemitsu Kosan, explains that these batteries were also created to address one of the biggest concerns among EV users—charging time. Japan's No 1 automaker claims that its cutting-edge batteries can be recharged in 10 minutes or less which would do wonders to make EVs more practical and convenient for everyday use. One other major plus for solid-state batteries is that they last longer than the current Lithium-ion variety. Solid-state batteries can last far longer than conventional lithium-ion batteries, potentially lasting for 8,000 to 10,000 charge cycles, compared to 1,500 to 2,000 cycles for the currently used lithium-ion batteries. This translates to a much longer lifespan, and a more sustainable option compared to traditional batteries. While details from Toyota regarding battery longevity are scarce, researchers at Harvard University suggest that solid-state batteries could last for 30 years. Giving us a good idea of what to expect, researchers at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a solid-state battery that can charge in the time it takes to fill a gasoline tank while enduring three to six time more charge cycles than typical Li-ion batteries. This is the kind of technology we can can expect to see in Toyota's next-gen EVs when they arrive in showrooms as early as 2027. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes Nervous Tesla Owners Start Rebranding Their Cars By Peter Lyon Forbes Tesla Cybertruck Banned And Seized By Police In The U.K. By Peter Lyon
