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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Net proceeds from sustainable financing will be invested and expended in four areas: Clean Transportation – Designing, developing and manufacturing zero-emissions transportation, focusing on battery-electric vehicles and the batteries that power them across the full range of design, development, manufacturing and end-of-life.

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

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Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Alternatively, you can contact your car dealer for a copy. Your car wastes more gas (or electricity) when running on underinflated tires. Ensure your car dealer adjusts the car’s alignment after every six months. Then keep the oil clean. Underinflated tires can lead to severe complications. Rustproof Your Car.

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UK to recycle rare earth metals for EVs-Establishing new plant

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from UKRI (UK Research and Innovation-Non departmental public body of the Government of UK) to establish the plant which will be at Tyseley Energy Park, a research and development facility that delivers clean energy innovation. The University of Birmingham has received £4.3m Electric vehicles battery recycling business opportunity in 2022.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity to drive the 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD and came away reminded why more than 50% of Lexus owners return to the brand. In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 Hybrid Sophistication. Your numbers may differ.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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This year, we have increased our focus on waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and exploring more sustainable materials to incorporate into our products. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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How to “Green” Your Car

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The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler. Air Filter Love Your car’s air filter is like its lungs—it needs to breathe clean air to function properly.

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