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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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The all-electric F-150 will feature dual electric motors targeted to deliver more horsepower and torque than any F-150 available today, the fastest acceleration, and the ability to tow heavy trailers. Like the rest of the all-new F-150 lineup, the electric F-150 will continuously improve over time with fast over-the-air updates.

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Video Friday: Swarm Control

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Boston Dynamics ] Awawa, awawa. [ Wing ] Detecting an overheating motor can be the difference between a $1,000 repair or a $50,000 replacement. As a result, routine thermal inspections are a major part of predictive maintenance operations, but collecting this valuable information frequently is still a challenge in many facilities.

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NREL-KPA-Toyota collaboration facilitates permitting of FCEV repair facilities

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory was used recently in a partnership with KPA Services, LLC (KPA), at the request of Toyota Motors to validate hydrogen sensors for incorporation into their system to adapt vehicle repair facilities for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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Lyft and GM launch “Express Drive” short-term rental program in Chicago

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Lyft and General Motors launched of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. The program will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and maintenance included. Baltimore and others. Earlier post.). With Express Drive, the more you drive, the less you pay.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance. —Julia Steyn, vice president, General Motors Urban Mobility and Maven. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Unlimited miles and insurance are included, and there’s no membership fee.

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XL Hybrids, Henley Transmission Services partner to certify AAMCO for hybrid conversion installation, servicing

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The XL Hybrids powertrain consists of a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, a 40 kW (53 hp) electric motor and a proprietary hybrid control system that operate with the OEM internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. XL Hybrids was founded by MIT alumni and is based in Boston. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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RISE Robotics raises $3M in additional funding; electric linear actuation systems

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The RISE platform offers a completely new mechanical motion technology that makes electric-powered motor-to-movement solutions possible. Driven by modern brushless motors and lubricated for life, the cylinder eliminates fluids, doubles runtime, halves fuel consumption, and charges batteries with hybrid regeneration. Strauss, William J.

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