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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

Green Car Congress

Plug Power Inc. is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. Plug Power provides the world’s largest service and support network of certified fuel-cell service technicians deployed throughout North America.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh. Each trim has a variety of packages, range-extending battery options, and add-on features. The Lightning also provides exceptional storage, offering 14.1

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters. At 20 degrees : EVs experienced a 12% decrease in driving range without the heater; a 41% decrease with the heater. ? That is a difference of 18.6%.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

EV Life

The entry-level Select, feature-heavy Premium, extended range California Route 1, the performance-based GT, and the off-road equipped Rally each have their own priorities and strengths, giving drivers a ton of options to get the Mach-E that fits their lifestyle. kWh or an extended-range 91.0-kWh kWh batter pack.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Tesla Cybertruck 

EV Life

Four years after CEO Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Cybertruck prototype, the first vehicles are finally being delivered to customers. The journey from concept to reality was a rocky one, fraught with production delays, price changes, and brake issues outlined in leaked engineering reports. The tri-motor all-wheel drive model boasts 0-60 in 2.9

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

On the one hand, the (up to) $7,500 tax credit is now available right away at the point of sale, eliminating the wait time and allowing drivers to apply their savings directly to the purchase of their vehicle at the dealership—which is great for consumers. In fact, it’s what EV Life has been doing for our customers for years.