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Ford’s F-150 Lightning SSV is much more than an EV offering for police

Teslarati

Ford is now offering (much more than) an electric police truck with the release of the F-150 Lightning Special Service Vehicle, or SSV, as the brand continues to expand its Ford Pro sub-brand. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns? Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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What ‘real world’ hydrogen pickup looks like and why it should end the conversation

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Jo’s Take Look, I am the first person to say that battery-electric power is not the answer for everything. I’m a “right tool for the right job” kind of person. Meaning: can it drive out 150 (ish) miles, provide that power, then drive 150 (ish) miles back? Can you help clarify if the range is tied to the output?

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What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. FYI, the safest EV trucks include Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning, according to the DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the private Institute for Highway Safety. What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs Electric Trucks Are Gaining Weight; Is That Dangerous?

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Tesla’s Autopilot probe worries Morgan Stanley with ‘reputational risks’

Teslarati

After all, we don’t hear about every Chevy Malibu or Ford F-150 crash that occurs, but the false narrative that Teslas drive themselves still floats around in the form of catchy headlines or misleading articles. Morgan Stanley reiterates this point in its note, especially with Autopilot’s “high profile nature.”

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

Teslarati

The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Simply put, if a person is intentionally putting themselves in danger by participating in illegal driving behaviors, no driver-monitoring system would be enough.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

In this article, we’ll examine some of the new changes to the federal clean vehicle tax credit , how they are affecting vehicle and driver eligibility, and what that means for drivers looking to purchase their first electric vehicle.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Before we get started: This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.