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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.

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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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This data will also be used to map out a future network of electric charging points, to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric vehicles. The phenomenon known as ‘range anxiety’—concern about battery life when undertaking long journeys—is falling as drivers become more familiar with their vehicles.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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CEO Jim Farley said the automaker is developing a low-cost EV platform to keep up with Tesla and low-cost Chinese automakers. CFO John Lawler reaffirmed these plans at the BofA Auto Summit last week, saying, “The game will not be fought and won with larger vehicles,” smaller, low-cost ones will win in the end.

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Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging

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Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) Ford says you can charge the current standard range Mach-E from 10 to 80% in 38 minutes with up to 107 kW output at DC charging stations. The extended range will take around 45 minutes. Ford’s CEO also mentioned the company was working on a low-cost EV platform earlier this month.

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Delta Motorsport introduces Micro Turbine Range Extender

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At the LCV 2016 event in the UK last week, Delta Motorsport unveiled a new low-cost micro-turbine applied as a range-extended in an electric car. The company developed the E-4 Coupe extended-range electric electric vehicle in a £3.1-million million (US$4-million) collaborative R&D project.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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In September, BYD launched another low-cost EV , its Dolphin electric hatch. An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). Starting at ¥3.63 million ($24,500), BYD aims to rival Toyota on its home turf.

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XG Sciences lands SBIR/STTR award to develop Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for EVs

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As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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