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Pick-up and take-over! Nissan targets Fisker Alaska as EV ute solution to fight Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV

EV Central

Nissan has engaged in crisis talks with EV-maker Fisker that could see the Japanese brand gain access to the failing Californian brand’s Alaska all-electric ute. As a return, Fisker will allow Nissan to build its own ute based on the incoming Alaska pick-up scheduled for 2026. 2026 Fisker Alaska. 2026 Fisker Alaska.

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How the Adoption of Tesla’s NACS Charging Network is Changing the EV Market

EV Life

Fisker 2025 NACS plug will come standard on 2025 models; existing EVs with CCS ports will connect through an adapter. Alleviating Range Anxiety The fear of running out of battery power, often referred to as “range anxiety,” has been a significant barrier to EV adoption.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

But the battery-powered two-wheelers get separate showrooms, sales methodologies and marketing programs aimed at different target audience. This lower-cost and lower-risk strategy is exemplified by the Volkswagen e-Golf and Fiat 500e. The e-Golf dropped in an electric drivetrain in place of an ICE. Is there a Right Way?

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

By reducing wind resistance and weight, the company’s engineers effectively are reducing the amount of work an electric engine will have to perform to get the car up to driving speeds, which in turn conserves battery power.&#. The onboard gas engine largely exists to recharge the batteries for the electric engine.

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Technology Review: First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Powered by Share » Digg this Add to del.icio.us Add to Mixx Add to Newsvine Add to Connotea Add to CiteUlike Add to Furl Googlize this Add to Rojo Add to MyWeb Favorite Print E-mail The price of green: The Fisker Karma, on display at the New York Auto Show, is a plug-in hybrid that can run on batteries alone for 50 miles.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

the only companyselling hydrogen-powered cars to U.S. policy shifts to favor battery-powered autos. and Fisker Automotive Inc.,are Honda has yet to announce plans to sell one, citing highcosts for the lithium-ion batteries needed to power them andpoor range. The vehicle costs U.S. General Motors Corp.,

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Fisker Automotive. Fisker Automotive. Answer: Al Gore is an investor in Fisker through venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Coda Automotive.

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