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Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

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Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford Transit Connect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. Standard Side Wind Stabilization.

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More details from Kia on the EV9 three-row SUV

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At launch, the EV9 will be available in Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line trim levels, offered in two battery sizes and rear-wheel drive or dual-motor AWD configurations. The EV9 features Kia’s next-generation Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system. earlier post ). Details will be announced at a later date. EV9 Technology.

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India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system

Electric Vehicles India

India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system. India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery. This grid-connected lithium-ion battery-based community energy storage system will help to adopt grid-scale energy storage technology majorly across India.

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

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It’s about creating good jobs that support American families, an ultra-efficient, carbon-neutral manufacturing system, and a growing business that delivers value for communities, dealers and shareholders. The assembly plant will use always-on cloud-connected technologies to drive vast improvements in quality and productivity.

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New study finds EV owners are very satisfied with home charging – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The study measured satisfaction across eight factors: fairness of retail price; size of charger; cord length; ease of winding/storing cable; cost of charging; charging speed; ease of use and reliability. The most common problems have to do with internet or WiFi connections. Source: J.D.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Kia EV9

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For a one time fee, a Boost mode can be downloaded through the dealer. seconds Top speed: 115 mph Curb Weight: 5,324 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds Wind and Land 280 miles AER (with optional 20-inch wheels) 99.8 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology.

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News: 2025 Toyota Camry

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Camry models will have exterior color choices of Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red and Reservoir Blue. The XSE trim adds an available two-tone look with Ocean Gem, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red paired with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.

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