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

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of near instantaneous torque—more than any F-150 before it—and a 0-60 mph time in the mid-4-second range when equipped with an extended-range battery, based on typical industry methodology. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

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New Tesla Model X deliveries begin at Fremont, and it’s better than ever

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Images of the new Model X’s deliveries were initially shared by user @sunnyvaletree of the Tesla Motors Club. Even more interestingly, the Model X that was delivered this weekend were reportedly all Long Range variants, which feature 360 miles of EPA-rated range, a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed of 155 mph.

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Tesla Cybertruck looks at home as a work truck with Giga Texas’ workers

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Credit: Tesla Truck Club. Its entry-level variant, which starts below $40,000, features over 250 miles of range per charge, 100 cu ft of storage, a 6.5-foot Its entry-level variant, which starts below $40,000, features over 250 miles of range per charge, 100 cu ft of storage, a 6.5-foot

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Live web-chat with Ecotricity CEO Dale Vince on 9 Aug

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TreeHugger will host a webchat on 9 August at 10 EDT/3 GMT with Dale Vince, the CEO of Ecotricity , a UK-based green electricity company which is also creating a UK-wide network of free electric car charging stations. And he is creating a nationwide network of free electric car charging stations.

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Tesla launches new Rear-Wheel-Drive Model Y for European market

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miles) per charge based on WLTP certifications with a maximum speed of 217 km/h (134.838 MPH). Tesla Club Denmark (@TSLA_Ownrs_DK) August 26, 2022. The vehicle is simply named “Model Y” on Tesla’s German Design Studio, and it starts at €53,990 ($53,965.45). Tesla lists the range as 430 kilometers (267.19

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Honda begins European demonstration program of EV-neo electric scooter

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Montesa Honda, Barcelona City Council and RACC, Spain’s leading Automobile Club will work together to carry out daily research and monitoring activities on the EV-neo’s usage in Barcelona. The portable regular charger can be stored under the seat and provides 100% charging from empty in about 3.5 kW motor and a 0.9

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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kWh battery is charged, there is no sound upon pressing the start button as the Escape PHEV defaults to electric mode. If it is cold outside or the battery charge is low, then the engine kicks-in as it does under heavy acceleration. EV Charge mode charges the battery while driving, generating electric-only miles.

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