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Ford plans new electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25k – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Now we learn that two of the first EVs to be built on the platform will be a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Meanwhile, plans for a huge three-row electric SUV have been shifted to the slow lane. Farley also hinted at doubts about the conventional wisdom that Americans will only buy large vehicles.

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Ford EV sales boost led by Mustang Mach-E, loses #2 sales spot to GM

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Ford has been moving quickly to introduce electric vehicles that Americans want to buy, but this task has been far from easy due to consistent supply snarls. Just behind the Mach-E was the F-150 Lightning , the current leader in the electric truck segment, selling 4,291 units. “Ford is off to a fast start to the year.

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Tech: Are EVs More Expensive to Repair?

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Comparing Repair Costs for EVs, Hybrids, Gas Cars. You can buy a standard gas-powered car, hybrid or an electric vehicle. When hybrid cars first entered the modern automotive landscape in 2000, they were more expensive than their gas counterparts. Only the Ford Escape hybrid requires any extra maintenance.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

Amy Sinclair speaks to friend about driving electric. Amy Sinclair is the only woman presently serving on the board of the Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association (GGEVA) , and for many years she has been one of the few female members of this Electric Auto Association (EAA) Bay Area chapter.

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The hidden costs of using an electric bike

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Whether you love them or hate them , electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular on streets and trails around the US. But while you’ll see plenty of people espousing the supposed advantages of electric bikes, it’s important to keep in mind some of the hidden costs of owning and using these two-wheeled electric vehicles.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Stopping was through four-wheel electric-boosted anti-lock brakes. Niro gets a new look–and more. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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