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Ford F-150 Lightning wait times for XLT trim shrink, reservations no longer needed

Teslarati

“Customer interest for XLT has considerably outstripped supply since the F-150 Lightning launch, and we’ve worked with our suppliers to help address that,” Marin Gjaja, Chief Customer Officer of Ford’s Model e division, said. “We As we scale production, we are making this possible.”

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Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

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” The Mustang Mach-E also qualifies for federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, but not the full $7,500. ” The Mustang Mach-E also qualifies for federal tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, but not the full $7,500. We continue to find ways to improve the value of the Mustang Mach-E.”

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Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

Green Car Congress

The conversion enables the Bit Viking to qualify for lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emission taxes under the Norwegian NO x fund scheme. The storage tanks provide the vessel with 12 days of autonomous operation at 80% load, with the option to switch to marine gas oil if an extended range is required.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

Clean Fleet Report

For comparison, the base Mach-E with rear-wheel drive and equipped with the extended range battery is rated with a 305-mile all-electric driving range. If the extra 30 or so miles of range is more important than the extra performance, you may consider going with the base Mach-E. Either choice will not be wrong.

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. They are early adopters, buying "Version 1.0" So far, most start as hybrids.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. At the moment, only 2004-2007 Priuses , and to a limited extent, the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrids. Better yet, make a tax-deductible contribution.

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