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Autel Energy showcasing ZeroLabs electric 1969 Bronco at CES

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EV charging manufacturer Autel Energy will showcase a $350,000 electrified classic 1969 Ford Bronco in its booth at CES. The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-59 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 HP).

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Electrify America introduces Plug&Charge payment technology to its charging network

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This technology is now available on all Electrify America chargers across the US in advance of the anticipated arrival in the coming months of Plug&Charge-capable EVs, including the 2021 models of the Porsche Taycan, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Lucid Air. Electrify America is the first company to offer this service to multiple automakers.

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Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest charging EV tested by Car and Driver to date

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The 2021 Model S Long Range Plus’ performance was already better than a number of popular electric vehicles on the market, including the Audi e-tron, the Porsche Taycan, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. . A lot of people are asking for the results of my @LucidMotors Air DC fast charge recording.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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In one-directional charging, alternating current (AC) electricity is converted to direct current (DC) energy that’s stored in an EV battery to power the car. With a bidirectional charger, the converter can transform the car’s DC energy back into AC electricity and pass it along to another recipient.

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

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Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. million from Vehma/Ford) has two main objectives. million from Vehma/Ford) has two main objectives.

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Tech: Another Day, Another Battery Breakthrough

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Ford and BMW have invested in the solid state battery start-up Solid Power. ” The promise of this test is that in a few years we may have the option of an EV with 600 miles of range that is capable of add more than 400 miles of range in 15 minutes on a DC fast charger.