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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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Ford said in its letter that the goal is primarily focused on alleviating additional carbon emissions. “The purchase of the BEV Lease is to aid in our goal of delivering carbon neutrality by 2050 by controlling the vehicle battery through its life, keeping it in the Ford network.” battery production.”

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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million to 22 new cost-shared projects to accelerate the research of advanced battery, lightweight materials, engine emission control technologies, and energy efficient mobility systems (EEMS). These projects enable smaller, safer, lighter weight, and less expensive battery packs that ultimately will make electric vehicles more affordable.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. DOT will also evaluate applications based on their ability to reduce emissions and collaborate across the public and private sector. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 General Motors. Hawaiian Electric. Hawai`i Electric Light. Maui Electric. Kansas City Power & Light.

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Kroger announces the installation of 350 EV chargers in ten U.S. states

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Over 350 chargers have been installed at the Kroger stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia are among the states that will host future installations. . There will be several more expected before the end of the year.