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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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Ford celebrated the production start of the all-new F-150 at the Ford Rouge Center and confirmed construction of the new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center where it will build the all-electric F-150 by mid-2022. Among the specific findings: Up to 14 US jobs are supported by each direct Ford F-Series employee.

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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PG&E and Ford will test the F-150 Lightning and its Intelligent Backup Power bidirectional charging capabilities in providing backup power for customers’ homes in PG&E’s service area. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

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Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59 Model, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks

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Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-59 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 HP).

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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Blue Bird is providing the cleanest propane engine available for school buses on the market, with this version being 90% cleaner than the current emissions standard and 10 times cleaner than any non-Blue Bird propane school bus option available today. g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 g/bhp-hr NO x Ford 6.8L

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Lightning Systems receives California ARB Executive Order for the Transit Bus Repower powertrain

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It is half the cost of buying a new electric bus, and with leasing and financing options available, many Transit fleets will find that the Lightning Transit Bus Repower is cash-neutral—meaning the monthly finance payments are the same price as the fuel and maintenance savings. All Lightning products are available today.

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EV News: EV everywhere

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Ford Mustang Mach-E. Maintenance of an EV. EV maintenance Support on the way EV maintenance is rapidly expanding to keep up with the growing EV numbers. EV towing Ready for a serious haul Many EVs available today are engineered to tow substantial weight. EV Super Bowl Who won, the Rams or EVs?

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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The team found that the vast majority of cars on the road consume no more energy in a day than the battery energy capacity in affordable EVs available today. The study cautions that for EV ownership to rise to high levels, the needs of drivers have to be met on all days.

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