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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

Green Car Congress

The transformation of Michigan Assembly, once one of the world’s most profitable auto plants during the SUV boom of the late 1990s, is rooted in the fundamental strategic shift by Ford to leverage its global assets to bring six world-class small cars to the American market by the end of 2012. Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

Baua Electric

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. Bali Express’ electric trucks will utilize SDG&E’s recently activated HD charging infrastructure to provide “reliable and affordable” electric freight options for medium and heavy-duty EVs crossing the US/Mexico border.

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NRC report recommends ways to overcome barriers hindering purchases of PEVs; vehicle cost, battery tech and consumer knowledge among others

Green Car Congress

The report focused on battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, categorizing them into four classes based on their all-electric range: long-range and limited-range battery electric vehicles; range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and minimal plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Description. Example (AER).

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A Stand for Solar: How a united movement helped pause CA’s solar tax proposal — at least for now

Teslarati

would charge solar users with a “grid participation charge” of $8/kWh of installed solar. Tesla estimated that an $8/kWh charge could add between $50-$80/month to a solar customer’s power bill. Granted, there’s momentum towards a more reasonable plan for California’s residential solar industry.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

The government is currently contributing a grant of £3,000 towards new electric cars with an RRP of less than £50,000, this grant is automatically included in the vehicles price and you do not have apply. A nervous feeling that you won’t reach your destination in your electric car on the charge you have available.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 5 million government grant was awarded in the 2020/2021 budget to help set up Adelaide-based manufacturing facilities. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains.

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Top 5 Upcoming Electric Scooters and Features

Electric Vehicles India

Due to their practical, affordable, and advanced features, electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in the country. This will hopefully make Simple One do even better with various government grants. Simple Energy uses a 7kW (peak power) motor and the Simple One delivers 72Nm, best in class. This scooter has two modes.

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