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Ford F-150 Lightning delivers more horsepower, more payload capacity, more range; cloud-connected Intelligent Range and Trailer Profile

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F-150 Lightning, the only full-size electric pickup available now with a starting price less than $40,000, will begin to ship to customers in the coming days, starting with the Pro Series. Properly equipped F-150 Lightning pickups can now haul an extra 235 pounds for a total 2,235 pounds of maximum available hauling capability.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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Leveraging the power of the Remote Connect feature within the Toyota and Lexus apps, Toyota and Lexus BEV and PHEV customers will be able to manage their home charging experience, via the ECO Charging feature, to select the most efficient times to charge their vehicles. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Bird, a leader in electric shared micromobility services, unveiled the Bird Bike, a new e-bike that you can own. A limited quantity of Bird Bikes are available to order now direct from Bird, and will be broadly available from leading US retailers this fall. The future of transportation is all-electric.

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Test deployment of new on-demand hub & shuttle mobility system at U Michigan; connected & automated vehicles & big data

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If the test deployment is successful, the team plans to expand the system across U-M’s campus within a year, to all of Ann Arbor within three years and eventually to the Detroit area as well. It’s similar in some ways to the ride sharing that’s available now, but much more sophisticated.

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Renesas Electronics introduces 4th-generation Li-ion battery management IC

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The ISL78714 provides accurate cell voltage and temperature monitoring, along with cell balancing and extensive system diagnostics to protect 14-cell Li-ion battery packs while maximizing driving time and range for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/MHEV/PHEV/BEV).

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Volkswagen CES2017 show app previews emerging Volkswagen digital Ecosystem

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Volkswagen has developed a special app for CES 2017, available now at the App Store ( iOS ) and at Google Play ( Android ). In the future, Volkswagen users will manage all of their mobility and infotainment services via their individual Volkswagen User IDs on a digital platform—the Volkswagen Ecosystem. Earlier post.)

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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At CES, AeroVironment launched a new electric vehicle charging station that offers more flexibility, durability, and reliability. TurboDX incorporates a proprietary thermal management algorithm allowing for a connected vehicle to charge during high ambient temperature conditions, while continuously monitoring to ensure safe operation.

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