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

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It’s quicker than a Raptor, with standard 4x4 and independent rear suspension; a power frunk, enough juice to run your house for three days or power an awesome tailgate; and it will forever improve with over-the-air updates. America’s No. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle.

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

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Can Solar Panels Produce Enough Juice? However, one of the problems that prevent such parking lots from arising everywhere is high installation and connection costs. The labor and permitting requirements often far exceed the solar panel cost, making such projects prohibitively expensive. Parking Lot Solar Panels and EV Charging.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. The driving range in pure electric mode is short, so best save that battery juice for parking garages or sneaking in late at night. For 2023, the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid joins its stablemate the Corolla Hybrid sedan that was new in 2021.

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BLUETTI’s Solar+: Your one-stop solution for solar – with a free battery!

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The program encompasses a wide range of flexible solar and battery home power solutions designed to not only slash your energy bills but also propel your home into an era of clean and resilient energy. What’s more, with BLUETTI’s Solar+ Program, you get a free battery with your solar setup – an incredible savings to start your solar journey.

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Novozymes develops fungus to produce biochemicals

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In the food and beverage industries, it is added to enhance the sour flavor in products such as jellies, jams, juices and soft drinks. Novozymes started its research in biochemicals in 2006 and has since then initiated a number of projects to enable sustainable and cost-competitive production of biochemicals.

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Lectric’s just-revealed XPress e-bike sees $500 off launch discount, Anker SOLIX C800 Plus at $499, and more

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All-in-all, you’re looking at a 23% markdown off the going rate, which also matches the current discount on Anker’s website as well and returns costs to the all-time lowest price we’ve seen. You can get a full rundown on what to expect from our initial launch coverage. 1,199) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. .

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Buyer’s Guide: Hybrid vs. Electric: Which is better?

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But what about choosing an entirely new type of vehicle to save money and significantly lower or altogether remove your gas costs? Though you may enjoy the fuel savings you get from owning an electric vehicle, some costs may be higher. So while you will save in fuel costs, you may spend more on buying and maintaining the car.

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