Electric vehicles are only growing in popularity, and for the most part, work without any problems. But this week, there was an example of when the batteries in electric vehicles can become a hazard.
Tesla allegedly inflated vehicle range estimates through software algorithms and had a "Diversion Team" to cancel range-related service appointments, causing customer dissatisfaction and range anxiety.
As the ubiquity of e-bikes has grown, so has the frequency of fires and deaths blamed on the batteries that power them - sparking a push to better regulate how the batteries are manufactured, sold, reconditioned, charged and stored.
Tesla allegedly inflated vehicle range estimates through software algorithms and had a "Diversion Team" to cancel range-related service appointments, causing customer dissatisfaction and range anxiety.