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Ford ends EV haggling, battery for 600-mile EVs, state charging plans approved: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford is giving its dealerships a choice on selling EVs, but it means non-negotiable pricing. And could a dual-chemistry approach to EV batteries make a 600-mile range more accessible? Ford has unveiled new rules. The federal EV charging network starts to take form with 35 state plans approved and funded.

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Ford launches mass production of Explorer EV in Europe

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Ford has officially launched the mass production of the all-electric Explorer EV at the company’s electric vehicle assembly plant in Cologne, Germany. The start of mass production of electric vehicles, with the new all-electric Explorer, marks the beginning of a new era for Ford in Europe.”

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Equinox EV details, Ioniq 6 price cut, Ford slows battery plans: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford takes some EV battery plans out of the fast lane. And the Equinox EV doesn’t meet its $30,000 target, but how about 300 miles of range? Hyundai slashes the price of its Ioniq 6 electric sedan. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD.

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Exclusive: Ford E-Transit gets 186-mile option starting May 11, vanlifers rejoice

Electrek

Ford will announce a larger extended-range battery option for their market-leading E-Transit electric van on May 11. The new battery will have an estimated 186 miles of range. more… The post Exclusive: Ford E-Transit gets 186-mile option starting May 11, vanlifers rejoice appeared first on Electrek.

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No Ford 600-mile EVs, MCS vs. hydrogen, AM radio in EVs: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Ford says enough is enough with the range race and stands behind efficiency and viability. As Ford CEO Jim Farley explained earlier this week, as part of its effort to control costs and build better. AM radio in EVs appears to be safe for now. And is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech?

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Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive, Mirai 845-mile range claim, social cost of Uber and Lyft: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Toyota claims its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan can cover 845 miles—in a special use case. Researchers see a lot of social costs of “deadhead miles” from Uber and Lyft. And Ford is deploying “charge angels” to spot-check charging.

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