General Motors plans to launch 30 new electric vehicles by 2025, and aspires to sell only zero-emissions vehicles by 2035. But through bad politics, bad investments, and now most notably, a massive recall of the all-electric Bolt – thanks to around a dozen reported fires – the advantage once held, has been squandered.
The Bolt’s production shutdown has been extended until mid-October, due to the lack of LG replacement batteries. GM has recalled all Bolts made to date — nearly 150,000.
In the meantime, GM gave Bolt owners something else to worry about this week, as it advised them to park at least 50 feet away from other vehicles. That’s in addition to the previous guidance owners have received, including parking away from their homes, not charging overnight, not charging above 90 percent, or letting their vehicle’s battery drain below around 70 miles of range.
Read the article at The Verge.
