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Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

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Lightning Systems has introduced an all-electric powertrain for the popular Ford F-550 Chassis Cab. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 hp).

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Lightning Systems introduces range of AC and DC fast charge charging stations for fleet electric vehicles

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains, introduced “Lightning On Tap” charging solutions, a comprehensive offering of AC and DC fast charge charging stations. Some jurisdictions, such as California and Colorado, offer grants or other incentives that may partially or fully cover the cost of charging solutions.

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Ford Revises Dealer EV Requirements

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According to those in the know at Automotive News , Ford is slashing the required dealer training on electron eaters in half, while also cutting the number of EV chargers a retailer must install. As well, the requirement of building a burly Level 3 DC fast charger sometime before 2026 has been removed from the agreement altogether.&

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2024 Ford E-Transit has bigger battery, faster charging, slightly higher price

Baua Electric

Credit: Ford Motor Co. Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. The E-Transit also gets improved DC charging performance, with 176kW charging capability, up from 115kW.

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8 automakers to demonstrate DC fast charging with Combined Charging System at EVS26

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Combined Charging System – Plug for DC-charging up to 100kW. Eight global automakers will participate in a charging display and will demonstrate a harmonized single-port DC-fast charging technology at the upcoming EVS26 event in Los Angeles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

Charged EVs

And we also have a fast vehicle-to-vehicle DC charging protocol that is unique to us. One is like a Rivian or a Ford F-150 Lightning that has an onboard charger that charges another vehicle using Level 2 AC charging. We are building a truck, which is electric and can do V2V at DC power levels.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide.

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