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Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

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Ford is cutting the prices on its entire F150 Lightning electric pickup truck lineup, with reductions ranging from $9,979 for the Pro to $6,079 for the top-of-the-line Platinum Extended Range.

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Ford F-150 Lightning wait times for XLT trim shrink, reservations no longer needed

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Customer interest for XLT has considerably outstripped supply since the F-150 Lightning launch, and we’ve worked with our suppliers to help address that,” Marin Gjaja, Chief Customer Officer of Ford’s Model e division, said. “We As we scale production, we are making this possible.” I’d love to hear from you!

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XALT Energy introduces Gen II NMC-G Li-ion cell with 223 Wh/kg; 47% greater energy density

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It is suited for high-energy density applications where space and weight are limiting factors, such as in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, grid storage, and electric marine vessels and locomotives, the company said. The modular pack delivers specific energy of 175 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). kilowatt-hour (kWh) total energy.

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Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

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Additionally, LFP cells have the ability to operate more efficiently and like to be at a 100 percent state of charge , and can also charge faster. Tesla used the same strategy with its Standard Range+ Model 3. We continue to find ways to improve the value of the Mustang Mach-E.”

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Vision Industries and Balqon to partner to build fuel cell terminal tractor

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This agreement combines the Cargotec USA Kalmar chassis with Balqon’s electric drivetrain ( earlier post ) and Vision’s hydrogen fuel cell range-extender. The intended markets for the Zero-TT are distribution centers, rail yards and marine terminals. The Zero-TT. Click to enlarge. kW fuel cell stack, and Li-ion battery pack.

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CARB awards $20M in Cap-and-Trade funding to zero-emission transportation technology demos, H2 ferry, BEV locomotive

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Three projects demonstrate zero-emission cargo-handling equipment: Fuel-cell powered top loader with wireless inductive charging at the Port of Los Angeles (Project cost: $8.8 Top: Fuel cell extended range top loader at POLA. million; Cap-and-Trade grant: $6.5 million; Grantee: Center for Transportation and the Environment).

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Orbital to supply FlexDI spark-ignited heavy fuel engines to AAI in $4.7M contract

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This assists spark ignition of heavy fuels via injection attributes such as low penetration; very small droplet size; oxygen enrichment around the droplets to assist combustion initiation; and ability to control the air/fuel ratio profile of the injected fuel and air charge. million throughout 2012.

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