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Tesla NACS plugs mandated by Kentucky for EV charging state program: report

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Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) seems to be gaining more traction, with recent reports suggesting that Kentucky recently implemented a policy that mandates EV charging companies to include a NACS plug if they wish to participate in a state program aimed at electrifying highways using federal funds.

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Ford updates Escape with new ST-Line; full hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Green Car Congress

inch display with cloud-connected SYNC 4 Technology and new advanced driver-assistance system technologies. Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right).

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Toyota to build $50M automotive battery lab at Michigan R&D headquarters

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By adding these critical evaluation capabilities around automotive batteries, our team is positioned to better serve the needs of our customers, including Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the latter of which will soon be assembling the recently announced all-new, three-row, battery electric SUV.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

It’s confusing because the same terminology is used by other car company’s to describe hybrid vehicles with no plug-in capability.] Connected Services The Genesis comprehensive telematics suite, Genesis Connected Services , is now being offered complimentary for all original owners or lessees of 2023 and newer model years.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

A Premium Plug-In Hybrid Hiding in Plain Site. The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter The take-away is to plug-in the Corsair when possible, especially overnight, for maximum efficiency. The first Lincoln with a plug. The way to Lincoln. Level 2 240V 3.5

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Kentucky Mandatory Implementation of Tesla’s NACS for Charging Subsidies

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Kentucky has made history by becoming the first state in the United States to mandate the use of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) by charging infrastructure providers as a prerequisite for receiving funding. While Kentucky leads the way, Texas and Washington have also announced plans to mandate the Tesla charging system.