Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. The platform is offered in 80-mile and 110-mile range versions.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 83

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The benefit is being able to drive many miles on pure electricity, and then have “unlimited range” when heading-out on the open road with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and hybrid system. The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Escape PHEV Ford Gasoline-Electric 81

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Gen 2 Lightning Ford Transit.

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Ford Range Batteries Battery 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2013

Ford’s new Fusion Energi—its second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and its third plug-in electric vehicle on the market—has an EPA-rated total range of up to 620 miles and an all-electric range of 21 miles. Fusion Energi is the Ford brand’s fifth electrified vehicle to launch in the past year. Earlier post.).

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Fusion Plug-in EPA Miles 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj. —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj. C-MAX Energi’s EV mode range is 20-plus miles.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2023

Ford on Monday teased the automaker’s later three-row electrical SUV, promising potency that may submit ample territory with out enlarging battery packs. This fashion is due in 2025 along the Undertaking T3 pickup truck teased in March, with each fashions the use of Ford’s Week 2 EV structure.

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SUV Ford Miles F-150 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2023

Over the past year, Consumer Reports (CR) sought to answer the question of the effect of temperature on electric vehicle range by conducting seasonal testing on popular new all-wheel-drive EVs: the Ford Mustang Mach-E extended range, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model Y Long Range, and Volkswagen ID.4 4 and Ford Mustang Mach-E for testing.

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Range EPA Miles Ford 195

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Lightning Systems is accepting pre-orders for its new all-electric LightningElectric system for Ford Transit. The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company’s eQVM program. Base Chassis Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Wagon, Van, Cutaway, Chassis Cab.

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Ford Price Batteries Battery 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, announced that it is on schedule for March deliveries of its new battery-electric LightningElectric conversion system for Ford Transit. Installations and service are performed by Ford QVM upfitters and dealers around the world.

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Teslarati

MAY 27, 2021

During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, a towing capacity of 14,000 pounds, and a top speed of 130 mph. But beyond this, the tri-motor Cybertruck was also announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range.

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Miles Range Tesla F-150 145

Teslarati

APRIL 9, 2024

The race, as featured by YouTube channels Out of Spec and Bearded Tesla Guy, went from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Dog Beach in San Diego, California, in a face-off between the Tesla Cybertruck, the Rivian R1T, the Chevy Silverado electric vehicle (EV), and the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2021

Based on the results, it appears that the Tesla Model 3 is still king, though the Ford Mustang Mach-E is not far behind. . Each vehicle started the test with a 100% charge, and every car started cold, with no preheating of either the cabin or batteries. km (406 miles) before running out of charge and stopping on the side of the road.

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Ford Range Tesla Miles 144

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. C-MAX Energi is capable of being fully charged in approximately 2.5 2016 Ford C-MAX. 2016 Ford C-MAX. Click to enlarge.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 21, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reported on the Ford Mustang Mach-E in March 2021 , we were impressed with its styling, range, and standard features, but what we were lusting for was to get behind the wheel of the Performance Edition GT version, which wasn’t available at the Mach-E launch. Ford claims a 0-60 mph time in the 3.5-second

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The publication tested 22 cars at highway speeds of 70 mph until they ran completely out of charge, after which they were towed to a charger. The BMW iX covered an additional 30 miles after “running out” of charge. The Lucid Air missed by 40 miles, and the Tesla Model S fell short by 39.

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Range F-150 BMW Miles 105

InsideEVs

JUNE 13, 2022

From fully charged to absolutely dead, it goes almost 260 miles (418 km).

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F-150 MPH Range Ford 104

Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

The 2025 Ram 1500 REV will offer customers two all-electric options, including a standard 168 kWh battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles and an optional 229 kWh large battery pack with a targeted range of up to 500 miles. Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4

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New York All-Electric Batteries Battery 273

Teslarati

MAY 31, 2022

A Ford F-150 Lightning owner and veteran EV driver has provided some useful real-world data on the all-electric pickup truck and its towing capabilities. The F-150 Lightning owner towed a 23-foot Airstream trailer for about 30 miles during his test. The route was flat as well, and the speed was maintained at about 65 mph.

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F-150 Ford Range Miles 102

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. With a plug-in option the Escape can drive all-electric (for more than 40 miles we found). 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the fuel.

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SUV Miles Future Jeep 52

Teslarati

APRIL 22, 2021

Poised to hit the roads in the first half of 2022, the Lyriq will be entering an market already saturated by formidable opponents like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the best-selling Tesla Model Y. . The Cadillac Lyriq features a large 100 kWh battery, which GM notes should provide the all-electric SUV with about 300 miles of range.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Another Addition to Ford’s Electrified Future. Ford must have asked themselves how to make the F-150 full-size pickup even better. The 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid drivetrain comprises an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the 10-speed transmission, with a disconnect clutch so it can run in pure EV mode.

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F-150 Ford Hybrid Miles 88

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Adaptive Air Suspension with available segment-leading Extract Mode capability enables the suspension height to be raised approximately 6 inches (149 mm) to help the HUMMER EV negotiate extreme off-road situations such as clearing boulders or fording water. 800-volt DC public fast charging5 compatibility of up to 350 kilowatts.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now.

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Plug-in Plug Ford Hybrid 312

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

The Ford Focus Electric. Ford has begun the consumer roll-out of the Focus Electric, the battery-electric version of its new Focus; production of the vehicles began in December 2011 at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. The pack comprises 430 cells; system peak power is 60 kW charge, 110 kW discharge, and specific power is 0.36

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Blink Charging

APRIL 28, 2022

Now is a great time to go over what is fact versus fiction for electric vehicle charging. Charging stations are hard to find. Blink has deployed over 30,000 charging ports across 18 countries in the Blink Network. You can find our charging stations at: parking facilities, . We also provide home charging stations.

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Electric Vehicles Charging F-150 Vehicles 52

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

and the Ford eTransit leads the market. All you have to do is say “Hey Mercedes,” and you will be able to do everything from ask for a new route to a destination or look for the nearest charging location. Mercedes-Benz brought an electric van to the U.S. in the next couple of years, to launch electric vans first.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Ford. Ford says the all-new 2021 Bronco Sport is “Built Wild.” That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices.

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 65

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Hybrid Ford Plug 231

Baua Electric

APRIL 23, 2024

There’s no mention of the rumored silicon-anode battery chemistry that Mercedes had been keen to introduce to speed charging times. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. Mercedes promises a 0-62 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. Burmester sound, twin 11.6-inch

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

After selling around 117,000 EVs in the US last year, Hyundai Motor (including Kia) surged past Ford and GM for second in US EV sales behind Tesla. With competition rising, things like faster charging, longer range, and added features are becoming more common. At 43 mph (70 km/h), the unit is stored again. That’s a 2.8%

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Hyundai Range South Korea Kia 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe revealed the first of a fleet of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) prototypes based on the Ford Focus ( earlier post ), and specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles demonstration initiative next year. The Focus BEV prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Despite sacrificing some range (361 miles/ 591 km WLTP), the Turbo version packs 630 hp and 833 lb-ft for a 0 to 62 mph sprint (0 – 100 km/h) in 3.3 CATL also supplies Tesla, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others. In August, CATL unveiled its new Shenxing superfast charging battery.

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All-Electric Porsche Batteries Battery 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is providing 10 Edison electric vans to Ford of Europe, which is a partner in the colognE-mobil project in Cologne ( earlier post ), which launched today. The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van, powered by lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2018

The Lightning Electric heavy-duty powertrain will be available in the 19,501-26,000 pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) (Class 6) and will deliver an all-electric range of 110 miles. Lightning provides an industry-leading five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain, matching the General Motors vehicle warranty.

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