FCA Canada lawsuit claims Jeep 4xe vehicles are dangerous
The class-action lawsuit covers 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs. December 10, 2024 — A Jeep 4xe class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada against customers of the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV. Jeep plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are said to be equipped with dangerous and defective high-voltage batteries that pose a risk of catching fire. The lawsuit alleges that the hybrid battery system has caused fires, which can occur while the vehicle is parked or driven. The Fiat Chrysler Canada class action lawsuit was filed by 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner Jason Hydamacka. According to the lawsuit, drivers should be able to drive the Jeep in all-electric mode to save gas, but the battery allegedly prevents this. "The target vehicle was equipped with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack composed of nickel manganese cobalt. Without proper manufacturing and proper design, these types of batteries can easily heat…
Audi Q5 hybrid and A7 hybrid recalled due to battery fire
Recall 4,600 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV. December 4, 2024 — Audi Q5 hybrid and A7 hybrid vehicles are being recalled because their high-voltage batteries may overheat and catch fire. More than 4,600 2022-2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV are equipped with the battery. "In rare cases, high-voltage battery modules may experience thermal overload, resulting in smoke or fire. The root cause is still under investigation. Current analysis results indicate that certain manufacturing deviations may have occurred at the responsible supplier of the battery modules. ” — Audi The batteries are manufactured by Samsung, and Audi was informed in August 2023 of "four (4) field cases of thermal events caused by high-voltage batteries on non-US market PHEV vehicles." The automaker did not disclose how many additional accidents have occurred outside the United States since 2023, but Audi is not aware of any battery fires in the United…
GM and Samsung SDI to build $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in India
The plant will produce nickel-rich prismatic batteries for use in future GM models go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago The plant will employ 1,600 people and have an annual production capacity of 36 GWh. GM originally planned to build a fourth electric vehicle battery plant in the United States with LG Chem. Samsung SDI will also work with Stellantis to build two battery factories. After more than 18 months, the joint venture project between General Motors and Samsung SDI to build a large electric vehicle battery factory in the United States has finally officially started. The factory will not only promote local economic development, but will also be an important part of General Motors' transformation to electrification. GM and Samsung SDI will invest approximately $3.5 billion to build a battery manufacturing plant in New Carlisle, Indiana. The 680-acre facility will create more than 1,600 jobs and will initially have an annual production capacity of 27 GWh. Production will begin…
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