Tag: GMC Hummer EV

Countries Eye Weight Tax To Counter Public Safety Threat Of Extremely Heavy, Large EVs

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Countries Eye Weight Tax To Counter Public Safety Threat Of Extremely Heavy, Large EVs

The electric Ford Lightning, for example, is a whopping 6,500 pounds. The Hummer EV is even heavier, clocking in at 9,000 pounds. Its battery alone weighs more than a Honda Civic. Experts have pointed out the significant safety ramifications of this transition for a while, but it’s still not clear that we’ve prepared the regulatory and policy landscape for such a transition.

Chevy Offers Bolt Owners $6,000 to Waive Right to Sue Over Battery Fires (Update)

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Chevy Offers Bolt Owners $6,000 to Waive Right to Sue Over Battery Fires (Update)

GM statement: “The agreement for the reimbursement program does contain language that waives claims against GM and identifies existing litigation. This is a common practice when it comes to programs like this. It does not waive claims involving any potential recalls in the future.”

H/T: Steve Lehto