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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery.

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Ford raises 2023 Mustang Mach-E price before opening US order banks

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Select RWD Standard Range: $46,895 Select eAWD Standard Range: $49,595 California Route 1 eAWD Extended Range: $63,575 Premium RWD Standard Range: $54,975 Premium eAWD Standard Range: $57,675 GT Extended Range: $69,895. All the new prices are listed below. . 2023 Ford Mach-E Sweeteners.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Does choosing leather in an EV lower its carbon footprint?

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Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

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The conversion enables the Bit Viking to qualify for lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emission taxes under the Norwegian NO x fund scheme. The outer vessel can be made of either stainless steel or carbon steel. In August 2010, Wärtsilä signed a turnkey project with Tarbit Shipping to convert the Bit Viking to LNG operation.

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Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

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Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability.

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GM Reaffirms Commitment to Biofuels, Calls for Ongoing Commercialization and Infrastructure Support

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Ethanol Conference, GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens reaffirmed the company’s commitment to biofuels, asserting GM continue to believes that they are the best near-term solution to displace petroleum and to reduce the carbon footprint of driving. The company will begin introducing E-85-capable direct-injected and turbocharged powertrains.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Thats probably going to be the most popular arrangement for electric cars for consumers, as they will want their vehicles to have extended range for highway trips in areas where charging facilities arent readily available, said Joe Hoagland, TVAs vice president for environmental science, technology and policy. No gasoline.