Teslarati

AUGUST 4, 2023

In a multi-year effort that aims to reduce the company’s carbon footprint, Pepsi is depending on the Semi , battery forklifts, Ford eTransit vans, and other BEVs to help operate the full logistical load at its northern California plant. In Sacramento, California, Pepsi is using 21 of them to help reach its sustainability goals.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

While Ram Trucks is coming pretty late into the battery-electric pickup truck market — its longtime rival Ford is already delivering the F-150 Lightning to consumers and General Motors has already unveiled the Silverado EV — the CEO noted that the wait would be worth it. Instead, it would be based on the Stellantis STLA Frame platform.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 15, 2023

. “The growth in public charging isn’t keeping pace with the rising number of EVs on the road.” ” Month customers like how wider EV selection more and more suits each and every using want, he stated they nonetheless fear about charging their automobiles clear of house. Normal Motors and Ford Motor Co.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Ford C-MAX. The Ford C-MAX in North America will offer a 1.6-liter liter I-4 EcoBoost engine; Ford earlier this year indicated that the 1.6-liter Approximately one-third of Ford’s US engine volume is I-4, as customers opt for more fuel economy and lower emissions. A global Ford design, the 1.6-liter

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EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Ford F-150. Ford F-150 Electric.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation announced that its Norwegian Ford dealership, RøhneSelmer, has signed an order for an additional 100 Transit Connect Electric vans. We sold 50 Transit Connect Electric vans before the first unit was delivered to us and we’re confident we’ll sell many, many more the remainder of this year and beyond.

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Noodoe

DECEMBER 23, 2021

New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. Ford Plans to Produce 600,000 EVs. Ford May Pass GM in EV Sales Soon. EV Education.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 5, 2009

This is a move that GM, Ford and whatever’s left of Chrysler should have made, but it’s too creative, too bold and too American for any of those legacy car companies to pull off in the 21st century. You might as well call most of the cars they’re selling “future clunkers.&# Really Ford?

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2022

Ford announced a number of updates about its acclaimed all-electric pickup truck, the F-150 Lightning. According to a press release , the company just made the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range better, as the vehicle will now have an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles per charge.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

Ford, which less than two years ago said it wanted to eventually challenge Tesla in EV sales, has cut production of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup and halted shipments for an undisclosed issue. EV intenders want 20-minute charging times, a 350-mile driving range and a price of $50,000, according to the group's report on the survey.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 15, 2021

If you’re trying to reckon whether an electric car is for you, here are top reasons why you should get aboard the electric vehicle voyage: 1. However, with new models that have a range of more than 200 miles, the estimated resale value is 64.3 Finally, electric charging stations are becoming more popular. Europe and China.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2016

Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. The main difference he stated is charging time and storage of electrical energy on the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L —Andrew Brumley, chief engineer, Ford Engine Programs. Mondeo 5-door. Click to enlarge. EcoBoost gasoline engine option and a new hybrid option.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? The Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf will lead the way, with others manufacturers including Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Tesla planning to introduce their electric cars sometime between 2011 and 2012. by Lars Vercelli for the Gotham Gazette.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Talk of wireless charging roads for electric vehicles (EVs) has been underway for the past several years, but the first U.S. The wireless charging road is set to continue construction through the end of the year, with testing set to follow early next year. “We’re in competition across the world … in electrification. .

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bill Ford on the prospects for EVs. At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry.

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y. The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds to 60 mph.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation are introducing a passenger wagon version of the Ford Transit Connect Electric. The wagon is a logical next step for Azure and Ford which first introduced an electrified Transit Connect in December 2010. Earlier post.). The wagon has a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 17, 2009

Electric cars everywhere you looked, quiet as a mouse and making a total mockery out of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler who could have been making these cars for the last decade, but instead had to be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and shame-filled failure before they would start even talking about making these cars.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. In Li-ion batteries, Li ions (Li + ) leave the cathode during charging and move through the electrolyte and separator to intercalate into the anode. As the technology gets fixed, the anode is more of an issue related to fast charge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2017

Blue Bird unveiled two new electric-powered school buses at the STN Tradeshow in Las Vegas: a Type A Micro Bird G5 electric-powered school bus and an all-new electric Type D chassis which will power its Type D All-American rear engine (RE) school bus.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The afternoon was spent at the Milford Proving Grounds which covers 4,000 acres and includes over 132 miles of roads ranging from “ordinary” suburban lanes to a high speed test track. In April 2009, Consumer Reports recommended only 17% of the GM cars they tested while they recommended 70% of the Fords. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

JUNE 28, 2023

Electric vehicle tech, charging infrastructure, range, and performance have been where these companies have argued they are stronger and more robust a competitor than Tesla in the space. Perhaps the most significant and most important variable in the growth of electric vehicles is charging.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Ford is unveiling the refreshed 2011 Edge at the Chicago Auto Show. An all-new powertrain lineup includes North America’s first application of Ford’s global 2.0-liter An all-new powertrain lineup includes North America’s first application of Ford’s global 2.0-liter Ti-VCT is similar to the one added to the 2011 Ford Mustang.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

Can travel hundreds of miles on a single battery charge and then be refueled in a time that is much shorter than the additional driving time that the refueling allows. 2014 Ford Focus Electric (76 mi/141 km). Its small battery can be charged from the grid, but its AER is much less than the average daily US driving distance.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A nervous feeling that you won’t reach your destination in your electric car on the charge you have available. Outdated phrase coined in the mid 2000s when electric car ranges were sub 50 miles, pops up still, does not affect electric car drivers beyond their first week behind the wheel. How long does it take to charge an electric car?

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Michigan is planning to develop a wireless, in-road, electric vehicle charging road by next year, according to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office, which announced the plan today. The project is sponsored by Ford, DTE Energy, and the City of Detroit. Tesla Semi’s fast-charging system could be wireless.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2010

The vehicles will make use of REV’s bi-directional charging capabilities as part of TARDEC’s micro-grid demonstration. The TARDEC order includes three REV 300ACXs and one REV 300AZX based on the Ford Escape and Ford F150 platforms, respectively. Range is up to 120 miles (200 km) combined city/highway. Earlier post.)

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Real-world range: 250 miles. A stunning car which is as near to a sure-fire hit as you can get, the GT’s 90 kWh battery will be capable of covering almost 250 miles on a single charge. Real-world range: 225 miles. Real-world range: 275 miles. Ford Mustang Mach-E. Real-world range: 215 miles.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Ford E-Transit – the first EV Ford confirmed for Australia is slated for mid-2022. Ford has also confirmed the smaller Transit Custom to go EV. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

Ontario, Canada) has taken delivery of the first all-electric vehicle to be used in a commercial fleet application in Canada—the REV 300 ACX (a retrofit Ford Escape). The REV ACX features a 160-kilometer range (99-mile), and a top speed of 144 km/h (89 mph). Charge time is 3.8 Burlington Hydro Inc. to 5 hours at 240V.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Frank has got himself a battery fixation but he doesn’t seem to know that some folks have over 160,000 miles on the battery powered RAV-4 EVs that are still going strong after many years on the road. Maybe the Ford Focus prototype he took a test ride in isn’t like all the other electric cars I’ve ridden in.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

That means Kia—not Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan, or any other maker—will bring the first electric SUV under $60,000 to the US market with a third row usable by almost any passenger. Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. With a smaller battery capacity than BEVs, PHEVs have an electric driving range of 40-60 km (25-37 miles). Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. 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.)

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