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Ford Mustang Mach-E customers to receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging at Electrify America stations

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For Mustang Mach-E owners with the extended-range battery, the 250 kWh of fast-charging energy is equal to more than three fill-ups. For standard-range battery models, the 250 kilowatt-hours of fast charging energy is equal to more than five fill-ups.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, F-150 Hybrid offer Level-2 vehicle-to-vehicle charging

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When connected to an F-150 Lightning or F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid with the optional 9.6 kW (F-150 Power Boost Hybrid) Pro Power Onboard, the Ford Mobile Power Cord charger can deliver Level-2 charging that’s estimated to add an average range of 20 miles per charging hour on a Mustang Mach-E with extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive.

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Volvo developing extended-range electric vehicle concepts with three different technology combinations

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Technical concept I: Volvo C30 with series-connected range extender. This is based on a C30 Electric with a three-cylinder combustion engine producing 60 hp (45 kW) installed under the rear load compartment floor. The combustion engine is connected to a 40 kW generator. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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5G and Electric Vehicles: Essential Connectivity for Intelligent E-Mobility

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The electric vehicle industry continues to fortify its advances in all-electric driving with features beyond the battery like Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) connectivity, both of which create smarter, higher performing, and more connected vehicles. Electra's 5G Connectivity for Battery Packs.

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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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The XMOD114E design is optimized for large systems where the integrator installs the modules in a suitable superstructure. Furthermore, with the modules enclosed in a superstructure, high voltage connections can be made directly to the XMOD terminals, thereby eliminating the need for costly high voltage connectors.

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New Buick, BMW PHEVs for China

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Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. Leveraging GM’s proven EREV technology as shown in the Chevy Volt and the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, the Velite 5 also offers advanced connectivity and safety technologies.

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