Clean Fleet Report

MAY 11, 2022

Ford says the all-new, all-electric 2022 F-150 Lighting is “the truck of the future.” The first was the 2021 Mustang Mach-E , next was the 2022 E-Transit cargo van, and now the enticing 2022 F-150 Lightning. Ford says 75-percent of F-150 Lightning buyers will be new to the brand, while 80-percent are new to owning an EV.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 96

EV Life

JULY 21, 2023

The Silverado EV is expected to compete with other electric trucks like the Rivian R1T , Ford F-150 Lightning , and Tesla’s Cybertruck. As an electric version of America’s most popular pickup truck, the new Ford Lightning represents an important transformational milestone in the trucking landscape away from fossil fuels.

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F-150 Silverado Chevrolet Kia 52

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. Gasoline fueled vehicles require tune-ups, oil, transmission servicing and other typical maintenance and costs. Here’s the day-by-day run down. Approximate cost: $23.04

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 84

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

And unlike fossil-fueled 4x4’s, there are no mechanicals underneath that can get hung up or damaged by boulders or other obstacles, only a battery pack that’s protected by an aerodynamic sheet of composite armor. An optional 180-kilowatt-hour battery (for $10,000) extends range past 400 miles.

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F-150 Hummer GMC Miles 99

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Daimler introduced three near-production Concept BlueZERO vehicles in January at the North American International Auto Show: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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2010 Production Lithium Ion Mercedes 186

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Newer EVs have larger battery capacities, allowing for longer ranges and protecting against performance losses. Plug-in hybrids can mitigate cold weather concerns as they are also gas-powered for extended range. This may be an important feature for drivers in rural areas who routinely drive long distances.

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Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150 52

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

F-150 from the electric Ford PRO F-150 Lightning. While there are LED head and rear light improvements along with a more streamlined profile, the Lightning’s cargo box is identical to an ICE F-150, complete with tailgate access steps and a jobsite ruler. The 2016 ICE F-150 reportedly had about.

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F-150 Ford Engine Georgia 104

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Based on a single vehicle architecture, this modular concept supports three models with different drive configurations: the BlueZERO E-CELL with battery-electric drive; the BlueZERO F-CELL (fuel cell); and the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS with electric drive and internal combustion engine as range extender. Earlier post.).

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Extended Range Mercedes Concept Range 231

Teslarati

MAY 20, 2021

Last night, Ford unveiled its F-150 Lightning pickup truck , an all-electric version of its highly-popular F-150 pickup that has dominated the U.S. Ford’s F-150 Lightning will start from $39,974 to $90,474 and will offer up to 300 miles of range with its extended range battery.

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F-150 Ford Batteries Battery 83

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

0:00 / 4:40 Battery power for Chrysler The Circuit will be a purely plug-in car - there will be no gas tank or gasoline engine at all - with an expected range of 150 to 200 miles on a full charge. said that Chrysler "will struggle to meet proposed fuel-efficiency standards."

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars 32

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

As part of revised terms in the Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden, federal tax credits have been extended and include revamped benefits for used EV purchases. As long as they fit certain criteria. Used EVs no see revised terms that offers a credit equal to 30% percent of the sale price (up to $4,000).

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Tax Credit Tax PHEV 2018 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Batteries not ready.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45