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Ford introduces F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup targeted at commercial customers

Green Car Congress

Ford unveiled the all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro, a version of the electric F-150 Lightning ( earlier post ) targeted at commercial customers. More than 145 million miles of telematics data show that for the average F-150 commercial customer in the US, 95% of their daily travel is less than 174 miles.

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Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online

Baua Electric

The Aloha State follows Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania in opening its NEVI-funded DC fast charging station to the public. It features four EV Connect 150 kW DC fast chargers with CCS and CHAdeMO ports. The DOT currently operates a fleet of 43 Teslas and 45 Ford F-150 Lightnings and will buy more.)

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Rivian gains access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, free adapter coming

Baua Electric

Ford was the first to gain access to the Supercharger network with a new adapter that it started to offer for free to Mustand Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners last month. Rivian announced: Rivian owners now have access to the Tesla Supercharger network and will start receiving NACS DC adapters in April.

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Ford’s adoption of Tesla NACS could change the EV charging landscape [Opinion]

Teslarati

First, Tesla pointed out that NACS’ AC charging offers up to 1 MW DC charging, providing twice the power of the conventional Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors in a neat slim package. If a Tesla driver were to purchase another vehicle, they might consider buying from Ford now, considering its access to the Supercharger Network.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

Perhaps, more importantly, you can charge Hyundai’s electric sedan (10% to 80%) in as little as 18 minutes with 800V DC fast charging. Source: Boston Consulting Group) BCG research found that 70% of US consumers are considering buying an EV. Ford is shifting from large EVs, like the F-150 Lightning, to smaller, more affordable models.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

Fast-charging with a DC charger (with compatible vehicles) can cut the charge time to a half hour or less. There are choices now in the hybrid world and the buying public is learning to live with both types. [Ed. A 220-volt home charging system cuts charging time by half or more.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST

Clean Fleet Report

The price is $96,495, which is about the price of the GMC Hummer, a bit above a comparable Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning pickups, but below the Tesla CyberTruck Cyberbeast edition. They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buy an electric pickup.