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

Green Car Congress

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. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.

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GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries

Baua Electric

However, Jacobson said GM is “mindful” of the growing need for affordable EVs. That’s a big reason why GM is reviving the Bolt rather than developing a new lower-cost EV platform. GM has already delayed production of its promised affordable electric replacement, the Equinox EV. Chevy Equinox EV 2LT $43,295 319 mi 17.7″

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Provide state tax credit for vehicles ($2,500/16 kWh vehicle) and charging equipment and installation at home/multi-family home/workplace/public (up to $3,000/home; $30,000/other site with 10 charge ports). Eliminate state sales tax on vehicle purchase; Commit/fund government fleet purchases (200 vehicles). State Government.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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