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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford says, “you do not have the option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease term.” battery production.”

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into boosting its vehicle data collection team, with the electric vehicle maker going live with job openings for Prototype Vehicle Operators across multiple states in the US. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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New UNIST catalyst boosts metal-air battery performance

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Metal-Air Batteries (MABs), which use oxygen from ambient air as recourses to store and convert energy, have received considerable attention for their potential use in electric vehicles (EVs) owing to their large storage capacity, lightweight, and affordability. Gorte (University of Pennsylvania), Professor John M.

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ARPA-E awards $43M to 19 energy storage projects to advance electric vehicle and grid technologies

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This latest round of ARPA-E projects seek to address the remaining challenges in energy storage technologies, which could revolutionize the way Americans store and use energy in electric vehicles, the grid and beyond, while also potentially improving the access to energy for the US. Pennsylvania State University. Description.

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Tesla Supercharger station goes live at IKEA in Conshohocken, PA

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A new Tesla Supercharger station recently opened at the IKEA in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. IKEA is well-known for its affordable furniture prices and delectable Swedish meatballs. The ramp of Tesla’s Supercharger buildout corresponds to the world’s growing acceptance of electric vehicles.

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Wireless EV Charging On-The-Go Coming To PA Turnpike

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In-road, wireless EV charging is one way to make electric vehicles more affordable and avert the impending EV charging apocalypse.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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Is 381 miles by the shortest route and 420 miles if I take the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Nissan Leafs, which were the first battery-electric vehicle to hit the U.S. So some of that is a fixable problem if you have a dedicated off-street space that may be more than 12 feet from an electric outlet. Ideally, that's it.