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Former Ford CEO hammers Tesla’s Autopilot probe: ‘It’s half the vehicles Tesla has ever built’

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Former Ford CEO Mark Fields hammered Tesla’s Autopilot probe from the NHTSA earlier today on an episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box, stating that over half of the cars the automaker has ever built are involved in the investigation. Ford CEO Fields: “It’s literally over half of the vehicles Tesla has ever built.”

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The Benefits of EV Charging Stations for Businesses: A Smart Move As the World Re-opens

EV Connect

Property owners, including at retail businesses and hospitality venues, can support the increasing number of EVs on the road by recognizing the benefits of EV charging stations, not just for the environment, but for your business as well. EV sales globally are expected to hit 5 million in 2021.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Ford F-150. Ford F-150 Electric.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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After purchasing a Tesla Model 3 in December 2019 and putting it to work in February 2020 , Westport PD spokespeople said that the all-electric sedan has already exceeded expectations for performance , cost savings, and environmental benefits. The Ford Explorer would be much more expensive, sitting at $120,200. Credit: EV Club of CT.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

BYD ute BYD ute patent shows what the EV ute will look like BYD is the biggest threat to Tesla globally and it’s also shaping up to give the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger something to worry about with a new ute. It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla NZ’s revenue in 2020 was $66 million (USD$40 million) and increased to $230.7 Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. LGES has battery plant agreements with Hyundai, Honda, and Ford. million (USD$ 140.1 million) in 2021.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Green Car Congress

Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. To that end, Honda is partnering with GM on next-generation development, with a focus on 2020. Intelligent Energy.

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