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Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal

Baua Electric

Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan. Ford says Focus retirement is still the plan Production of the current Ford Focus with a gas-powered engine is set to end next year. The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement.

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Taiwan soon to have more Gogoro electric scooter battery swap stations than gas stations

Electrek

Electric scooter manufacturer Gogoro is famous for its battery-swapping network of GoStations that extensively covers its native Taiwan. The system has become so popular that it will soon eclipse the number of gas stations on the island nation.

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NIU launches its fastest electric scooter ever, plus new hybrid gas/electric scooter and more

Electrek

Leading electric scooter manufacturer NIU has taken to the EICMA 2021 Milan Motorcycle Show to showcase several new models of electric two-wheelers, including some big new firsts for the company. Among the new models on display today at the show are the new MQi GT EVO, RQi Sport, NQi GTS, YQi, BQi KQi.

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Biden delays bid to lend electrical carmakers renewable gas credit

Baua Electric

On the other hand, the proposal faces opposition from refiners, renewable gas manufacturers and a few lawmakers who argue it flouts federal regulation. Gasoline refiners, in the meantime, have argued that Congress by no means gave the EPA authority to form a untouched biofuel credit score fasten to electrical energy.

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Ironic Today Show segment explains tips for gas mileage while anchor sits in electric vehicle

Teslarati

The Today Show released a helpful segment during this morning’s broadcast, showing tips on how consumers can increase gas mileage as prices at the gas pump are reaching record levels. The only problem is NBC showed these tips on an all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E. A week ago, it was $3.61, and a year ago, it was $2.77.

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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

Baua Electric

Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. cents, compared to a current average gas price of $2.78 the rate of gas (or 7x on state property).

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Ford’s Mustang Mach-E is being manufactured more than its gas-powered sibling

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New production data from Ford reveals that the legacy automaker is manufacturing more units of the all-electric Mach E than the traditional, gas-powered Mustang. In an attempt to enter the all-electric car market, Ford announced that it would electrify its legendary Mustang in November 2019. What do you think?

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