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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

Baua Electric

Farley said anything “larger than the Escape” better be functional or a work vehicle. An Escape-sized EV or smaller “completely works,” Ford’s leader explained. The platform will first feature LFP batteries, which are about 30% cheaper than traditional lithium-ion. However, it’s also exploring other EV battery tech.

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139. THE SUN WILL RISE FROM THE WEST: Predictions for 2022

Qnovo

Against the backdrop of government policies, economic growth and easy access to capital, the tech sector continues to witness an influx of new ideas, willing entrepreneurs and talent escaping dying industries. Companies with new anode or cathode material technologies aim to deliver where traditional lithium-ion batteries fall short.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring EV

Clean Fleet Report

kWh lithium-ion battery. The beauty of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is, when stopped on a trail due to deep ruts, the instant torque at any speed delivers a smooth escape. Tech for safety and infotainment included Safety features include blind spot monitoring with lane change assist and a 360-degree camera.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Production of lithium-ion polymer battery cells for the GM Volt using a manganese-based cathode material and a proprietary separator. Production of lithium-ion cells and packs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A PUMA runs on lithium ion batteries, can reach 35 miles per hour, and can travel up to 35 miles between charges. It includes some high-tech touches, including GMs wireless OnStar communications technology that lets a passenger locate other drivers in a city. He started at CNET News in 2002, covering IT and Web development.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

tech industry during the 1990s. BYD claims to have achieved a breakthrough with its lithium ion ferrous phosphate technology, but no one can be sure whether it will work as promised. But can this no-nonsense tech veteran come up with a plan to save Yahoo? He is, after all, a man who shunned the booming U.S.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. As someone not too up on the economics of battery storage, I wonder what the real selling point of V2G would be. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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