DC F-150 Gasoline Recharge 
Charged EVs
MAY 11, 2022
Ford knows trucks, and demand for its F-150 Lightning shows truck buyers may not be as afraid of EVs as many think. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck may be the first real mass-market electric vehicle sold in the US. At the top of the heap is the Ford F-Series, the best-selling US. Photos by John Voelcker.
Clean Fleet Report
JANUARY 24, 2023
When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. Fast-charging with a DC charger (with compatible vehicles) can cut the charge time to a half hour or less. Here’s a brief overview.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.
Baua Electric
MARCH 5, 2024
2024 Ford E-Transit Peak DC fast-charging power also rises to 176 kw with new dual onboard chargers, allowing the E-Transit to replenish 67 miles of range in 15 minutes of charging, using a 180-kw charger, according to Ford. Ford also touts Pro Power Onboard, as offered in the F-150 family, including the Lighting Pro electric work truck.
EV Adoption
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. The “30 New EVs by 2025” Promise. Read veteran EV journalist John Voelcker’s take on how much of the media got this announcement wrong.).
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 26, 2021
And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. And so that's what we call "DC fast charging." New DC fast-charging stations are being built at a fairly fast clip. They know it will take a little bit longer than a gasoline car because your gasoline stop. in a Tesla.
Cars That Think
OCTOBER 26, 2021
And yet, what about recharging? That means I'd have to recharge at least once. And so that's what we call "DC fast charging." New DC fast-charging stations are being built at a fairly fast clip. They know it will take a little bit longer than a gasoline car because your gasoline stop. in a Tesla.
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