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EV Digest: Bidirectional Trucks, Tesla FSD, and Global Shifts

Bidirectional Charging & Energy Innovations

    • Truck as Power Bank: Electric trucks now offer bidirectional charging, turning them into massive mobile power banks for homes, job sites, or grid support.
    • CO2-to-Products: New tech converts urban waste CO2 into useful consumer goods, reducing emissions and creating a circular economy.
    • Plug & Play Solar: A third US state now allows DIY solar installations without special permits, cutting upfront costs for homeowners.

    Automaker Moves & Market Shifts

    • China’s Giant Car Carrier: The world’s largest, with 10,800-vehicle capacity, underscores China’s dominance in EV logistics.
    • Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV: Iconic luxury sedan goes electric, headed to Australia with traditional design and modern tech.
    • Solaris Buses for Sweden: Solaris wins order for 103 electric buses for Nobina, boosting Sweden’s green transit.
    • Kia Rethinks Pricing: Chinese EV growth pressures Kia to adjust pricing strategy in global markets.
    • Nissan’s Black Outlook: Nissan’s 2025 earnings forecast is bleak on an adjusted basis, signaling challenges.

    Tesla & FSD Updates

    • Free Supercharging Call: Tesla urges eligible Model S owners with free supercharging to verify accounts to retain access.
    • FSD v14.3.2 Rolls Out: Latest update brings improvements; Sweden approves public testing of FSD in Europe.
    • Elon’s 303M Shares: Tesla files to issue shares from 2018 pay deal, pending court approval.
    • HW3 vs HW4: Debate continues over whether HW3 vehicles will get unsupervised FSD via hardware updates; HW4 owners concerned.
    • Robotaxi Watch: Updates on Tesla’s robotaxi plans continue to stir interest.

    Owner Experiences & Troubleshooting

    • Kona Screen Dead: 2022 UK Kona owner reports center screen failure; community seeks fixes.
    • EV6 Coolant Leak: After ICCU fix, owner finds leak; Kia blames speed bump, denies warranty claim.
    • Motor Problem Help: Forum thread on electric motor issues; user seeks advice on controller and motor diagnostics.
    • Diesel Hybrids Debate: Why aren’t there diesel hybrids? Discussion explores efficiency and emissions trade-offs.
    • Beach/Offroad SUV: Recommendations sought for electric SUVs capable of beach and offroad driving.
    • Adjuster Knob Stuck: User reports adjustment knob stuck in Allen key; seeks solutions for paradox.

    Chinese EVs & Global Perspectives

    • YouTuber Guides on Chinese EVs: American YouTuber helps foreigners explore Chinese EVs that aren’t available in the US.
    • Is Owning an EV Worth It? Honest assessment weighs pros and cons for potential buyers.

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Based on the latest electric vehicle news from eCarsToday.com/ecars-the-latest

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