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Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

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Teaming up with Sunrun leverages their expertise to bring solar power to even more customers, giving them the chance to turn their truck into an incredible energy storage source —and future truck features can help accelerate the development of a less carbon-intensive grid. —Matt Stover, Ford charging and energy services director.

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What EV charging will look like in future

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The future of electric vehicle (EV) charging is expected to undergo significant changes and improvements. While the specifics can evolve, here are some trends and potential developments that could shape the future of EV charging: Faster Charging Speeds: Advances in charging technology are likely to result in even faster charging speeds.

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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. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT.

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Li Auto to build charging stations at 'NIO pace', report says

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Li Auto is aiming to build about 300 super-fast charging stations this year, and NIO also plans to add 10,000 new charging piles this year, according to local media. HK (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is starting to build out its charging infrastructure as its first all-electric model is set to be launched this year.

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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Through these acquisitions, TAE Power Solutions gains an early foothold in existing projects, including APC18 CELERITAS , a program to develop an ultra-fast charging battery and pack for electric and fuel cell hybrid vehicles with BMW and other project partners. Background.

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Volvo Buses launches new version of 7900 Electric bus with more range, charging options

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With significantly extended range and more charging options, the new Volvo 7900 Electric offers bus operators even greater flexibility. Operating range will be up to 200 km (124 miles) depending on topography and driving conditions.

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California’s Foothill Transit orders 20 New Flyer hydrogen fuel-cell-electric buses

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New Flyer of America has received a new contract from California’s Foothill Transit for 20 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell- electric Xcelsior CHARGE H2 forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. Fuel cell-electric technology is fully zero-emission and an innovative way to obtain extended-range operation similar to existing transit vehicles.

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