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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars

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Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. To address these challenges, last year Ford launched its Ford Power Promise, a marketing and support package to ease EV-curious shoppers (intenders) over the hump to buying and driving an electric vehicle. Its working.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: electric Microbus finally arrives

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The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, an electric reinvention of VW’s 1960s Microbus, is finally here. 4 compact electric crossover. The Buzz retails at $61,500 to $71,500, with EPA-rated combined ranges of 234 miles in base rear-wheel-drive form or 231 miles with optional 4Motion all-wheel drive. And will its allure last?

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

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The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. MW of fuel cells and 1.5 MW of fuel cells and 1.5

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Report: Nissan GT-R Will Return With Hybrid Powertrain

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But as time went on, it started to seem more plausible that it would be an all-electric vehicle. While VP Pandikuthira confirmed that Nissan had indeed built electric prototypes of the GT-R, the company ultimately decided against running with the idea. .basically Standard hybridization makes for a decent compromise.

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Tech: Vibration Testing’s Role in Improving EV Component Longevity

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Simulations and Real-World Testing Move EVs Forward As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues on its upward trajectory, improving EV component longevity is critical. Safety Regulations and Compliance The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

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The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak: Looks and smells like any other Ranger, but it can be recharged externally. The spare wheel adds around 30kg which is deducted from the payload.

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Diesel Doom! 2026 Kia PV5 means the end is in sight for traditional turbo-diesel delivery vans

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The debut of the battery electric 2026 Kia PV5 is more evidence the ubiquitous Toyota delivery van and its diesel rivals are running out of time. READ MORE: All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vanswith its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body READ MORE: EV switch! Vale Hi-Ace? 2026 Kia PV5.

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