WRITTEN BY DAVID SHEPARDSON ON JUN 20, 2023. POSTED IN LATEST NEWS
US Regulators Open Probe Into EVs That Suddenly Lose Power
car driverU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s preliminary investigation covers 2022 model-year vehicles after it received 30 consumer complaints alleging a loss of acceleration. [emphasis, links added]
The agency said many consumers reported a loud popping noise followed by a warning displayed on their dashboard and immediately experienced a loss of power that ranged from a reduction in acceleration to a complete loss.
NHTSA said it learned from Hyundai the failure is related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) responsible for powering both the main electric vehicle and low-voltage 12-volt batteries.
https://climatechangedispatch.com/us-regulators-open-probe-into-evs-that-suddenly-lose-power/
