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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. Archer says that the 60-mile range is based on utilizing battery technology that’s commercially available today. Source: Archer.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds. Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said.

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2022 Tesla Model 3, Lucid Air, Model Y lead DOE’s highest MPGe list

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As per data from the DOE, 17 electric vehicle models achieved 100 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) or higher. The Model 3 RWD’s MPGe rating is certainly impressive as it is also Tesla’s most affordable car available today. . As per the DOE’s data, the Lucid Air achieved 131 MPGe.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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mile “Home Zone.” Perfect for a first-mile-last-mile connection, the user either pays for rental time or distance traveled, whichever is less expensive. The charging stations will have a range of power from 50 kilowatts (kW), which is most commonly used in today’s electric vehicles, to 150 and 350kW.

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82% of BEVs & PHEVs Available in the US in 2022 Have a Base MSRP of $40,000+

EV Adoption

On the positive side, 55% or 45 of the EVs that are or will be available in 2022 have a base MSRP below $60,000. And while there are no EVs available today below $20,000, there are five that have a base MSRP below $30,000 including the popular selling Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. 4 ($3,735).

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

The only all-electric “highway-capable&# vehicle available today is the $109,000 Tesla Roadster. Americans who have been waiting for an affordable, all-electric car won’t have to wait much longer. The Leaf has a range of 100 miles. Here is the text of the entire article, in case the link goes bad: [link].

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime. Searching by Body Type or price range may open up surprising options for you like the fact that Hyundai and Kia make some of the best affordable electric SUV crossovers on the market. Make an EV charging plan.