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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. Fleet customers have the option to purchase the extended-range battery on Lightning Pro and that has an EPA-estimated range of 320 miles.

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This new Texas power company’s electricity comes with a home battery

Baua Electric

Base Power operates in deregulated areas of Texas, and Base Beta is available now to customers near Austin who can choose their power provider. The upfront cost is a one-time fee of $2,000 to cover installation, and Base offers fixed monthly pricing for electricity. The company’s batteries have an expected 15-year lifespan.

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BYD electric car available now in China

Green Cars News

It has seemingly been talked about for years – but now the BYD e6 electric vehicle has finally been made available for consumer purchases in China.

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VW Car-Net mobile app integrates with Siri to enable new features

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announced that its VW Car-Net mobile app added a new Apple mobile device feature, available now. Available with iOS 12 on Apple devices, owners can now use Siri to help control their vehicle. Volkswagen of America, Inc. Drivers can check their fuel level and receive alerts with a compatible smartwatch.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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ChargePoint charging stations are available now for installation in all nine designated regional metropolitan areas of the US. Individuals apply for the ChargePoint America program at the auto dealer or with the auto company where they purchase the new electric vehicle. The remaining stations will be installed by September 2011.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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This is particularly true for cargo vans and similar medium-duty vehicles, driven by purchase commitments from large fleet operators, with heavy-duty fleet operators committing as well. According to the Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program, there 180 models of battery electric MHD trucks and cargo vans available now in the U.S.

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A123 Systems introduces Li-ion 6T battery designed specifically for military applications; engine start and silent watch

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There are nearly 800,000 6T batteries currently deployed in US military vehicles, Alexander said, and in 2010 alone, the military purchased about 300,000 6T batteries—virtually all of which were lead-acid. —Les Alexander. Zanardelli, S., and Toomey, L.

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