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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Study finance, not motoring journalism, if you want to have nice things.

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CoBank report finds that troubled US grid may need to use EVs for grid balancing

Green Car Congress

According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, age, weather and the generating resource mix is undermining US power systems faster than the infrastructure can be replaced, reinforced and possibly re-envisioned. CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America.

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AMPLY Power and AECOM partner to bolster bus electrification for transit agencies

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By combining AMPLY’s operational expertise and Charging-as-a-Service technology with AECOM’s specialization in large-scale transportation and utility projects, the partnership provides transit agencies with a turnkey approach to optimize their infrastructure and operations for electrification.

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Musk settles with SEC, to step down as Tesla Chairman; $40M in combined fines

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has agreed to settle the securities fraud charge brought by the SEC against him last week. The SEC also today charged Tesla with failing to have required disclosure controls and procedures relating to Musk’s tweets, a charge that Tesla has agreed to settle. Elon Musk, CEO and Chairman of Tesla, Inc., Earlier post.)

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Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says consumers would pay for a richer combine

Baua Electric

They’re extra challenging, they’re extra affected person, and they’re extra savvy. If we input right into a recession, would possibly the business see that pattern opposite, the place society go for lower-priced vehicles? They proceed to finance at larger charges or hire automobiles.

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Tesla’s biggest rival in China: an in-depth look at the $4,200 Wuling HongGuang Mini EV

Teslarati

kWh battery and the other a 13.8 kWh battery. Capable of a 62 MPH top speed and only around 75 and 110 miles of range per charge, the vehicle’s base model is available for a respectable $4,200. This car, however, is far from standard and is an economical EV made for short trips, tight finances, and efficiency.

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