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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. We’re not here to make an electric truck for the few—Ford is committed to building one that solves real problems for real people.

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Ford cutting price of F-150 Lightning by up to almost $10k

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Ford is cutting the prices on its entire F150 Lightning electric pickup truck lineup, with reductions ranging from $9,979 for the Pro to $6,079 for the top-of-the-line Platinum Extended Range.

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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Ford cuts F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000

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Citing increased plant capacity , production scaling, cost reductions, and improving raw battery material costs, Ford said it was able to reduce the price of the F-150 Lightning to make it more affordable to customers. However, the upgrades are already taking effect on the price of the vehicles. This offer is valid from July 6 to July 31.

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Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026

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All-electric Ford Explorer (Source: Ford) CEO Jim Farley reiterated Ford’s commitment to the region, saying, “We are fully committed to manufacturing in Canada and believe this decision will help us build a profitably growing business for the long term.” Meanwhile, Ford said progress at its Tennessee EV plant is on track.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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BYD officially entered Japan’s auto market last January, launching its affordable Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) electric SUV. An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). In September, BYD launched another low-cost EV , its Dolphin electric hatch.

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GM China begins prototype battery cell fabrication

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These systems are expected to be more affordable for GM customers around the world and help GM expand vehicle electrification. The expanded capability will also pave the way for GM to build strategic partnerships with battery cell and cell material suppliers, and make purchasing decisions as a “smart cell buyer.”. Earlier post.).

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