BMW to Recall Its i3 With Range Extender; Tesla Started a Video Contest After a Fifth-grader Suggested So; EPA is Expected to Re-review of 2022-2025 Fuel Economy Targets
BMW to Recall Its i3 With Range Extender
According to Green Car Reports, starting on April 3rd, BMW will recall all of i3 with range extender that it has sold in the US, totaling 19,130 units from 2014 model to 2017 model. According to NHTSA, the fuel-tank vent line of i3 with range extender may tear and cause leak. During the recall, the vent line will be inspected for wear and replaced as needed. A clip will also be installed to prevent the tear.
Tesla Started a Video Contest After a Fifth-grader Suggested So
According to Fortune, Tesla officially launched a video commercial contest on this past Saturday, soon after 10-year-old Bria Loveday made the proposal in a letter to Elon Musk. The project is named after the young girl as “Project Loveday”.
Now contestants can submit 90-second videos on Tesla website. The content should be related to Tesla’s products or its commitment to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy”. Top 10 winners will be featured on the company’s social media channels. The participant with the highest score will be introduced at a Tesla’s future launch event.
The contest is open until May 9 and the results will be announced around May 22.
EPA is Expected to Re-review of 2022-2025 Fuel Economy Targets
According to Reuters, EPA is expected to release soon that it would re-review of 2022-2025 vehicle fuel economy targets. This is related to the efforts by automakers to urge President Trump to reverse the decision under former President Obama.
Former President Obama and automakers in 2011 agreed to reach a company average fuel efficiency (CAFE) of 54.5 mpg by 2025. Last July, EPA estimated that CAFE would be between 50.8 and 52.6 mpg in 2025. Carmakers are feeling pressure on these targets. In the past 2 years, fuel efficiency increase has been stagnating partly due to low gas price.