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NIO launches ES6 electric SUV starting at $52K and 317-mile range

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The electric SUV starts at a pre-subsidy price of 358,000 RMB (US$52,000), and is available now for public pre-order via the NIO app, with delivery to start in June 2019. The 84-kWh liquid-cooled thermostatic battery pack, optional across the range, features world-class NCM 811 cathode material and energy density of up to 170 Wh/kg.

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Amazon orders more than 1,800 EVs from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Amazon announced the largest order for Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to date: more than 1,800 battery-electric eVito and eSprinter from Mercedes-Benz Vans will be delivered to Amazon starting this year to be used across Europe. Electrification of traffic on the so-called "last mile" is progressing.

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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. The extended-range battery pack produces 580 horsepower—up from the targeted 563 horsepower. Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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By expanding Bird’s consumer and shared products to include e-bikes as well as e-scooters, we are uniquely positioned to lead the revolution to eco-friendly transportation for the billions of annual trips that are five miles or less. Integrated LCD panel displays speed, distance and battery capacity. Bafang rear hub motor.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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The 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe features 375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft (637 N·m) of torque, a 17 kWh battery that delivers 21 miles of all-electric range, a 2.72:1 Ordering for the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe is available now. liter turbocharged I-4 when the battery reaches minimum state of charge.

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Lightning Systems and New Eagle unveil battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway, chassis cab models

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Lightning Systems, a developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, in partnership with New Eagle, a mechatronic control system provider, will introduce a full battery-electric upfit system for Ford Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway and chassis cab models.

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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The new PHEV model adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles (45 km) of all-electric range (vs. 27 miles in the outgoing model). The 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is available now at Hyundai dealerships. Second row USB port.

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