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Flash Mob: Ford Introduces F-150 Lightning Flash

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This is miles more efficient, especially in terms of usage in an EV, than a simple resistive heater. Ford also took the opportunity to reiterate that, starting in Spring 2024, F-150 Lightning drivers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers. A Lariat ER is $77,495 while a Platinum ER is $89,995.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

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Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles. Stellantis is clearly trying to address all of the above.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere. As we approach the end of 2023, we want to acknowledge significant industry news and the remarkable accomplishments of Blink Charging throughout this year.

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Enthusiasm electric!

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The latter came with discount offers from Neo Charge on their SmartSplitter, Bluedot , EV Charging for Dummies , Recurrent Auto , Clean Energy Credit Union , and more. Leaders from island-specific clubs including Big Island EV, Kauai EV, Maui EV, and Tesla Hawaii, sit on the chapter board and facilitate in-person events in their locales.

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Report: Unifor Leadership Seeking Friendlier Approach Than UAW

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& “We actually wanted to get to the bargaining table before the retooling of our plants happens, and to give us a chance to have another kick at the can and make sure that we were getting everything in place that we knew needed to be in place,” Payne was quoted as saying by Automotive News Canada.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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The EV charging spectrum—not to coin a pun —has several components, you're asking about road trips first. New DC fast-charging stations are being built at a fairly fast clip. Although there is a thought that news out of D.C., That means I'd have to recharge at least once. John Voelcker Great questions.

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Electrifying School Buses

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As with most EVs, the cost of operating a gas-powered vehicle is simply higher than that of operating an electric one. The LionC Lion Electric school buses made news in the spring of 2021 when First Students ordered 260 buses for use in Quebec. Benefits of electric over diesel. Operation Cost. Who’s in the market.

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