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You’re outta here! Chevrolet Silverado EV won’t be coming to Australia

EV Central

And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. That said, an EV RHD conversion is a much simpler job than one on a combustion vehicle. The post You’re outta here!

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2024 RHD AUSEV F150 Lightning Review

Baua Electric

Fill it to the brim with cargo or tow your 3.5-tonne We doubt a Ford-fresh left-hooker could be any better than this. Steering feels sharp and there are no clues that this Lightning has been converted to right-hand drive. The post 2024 RHD AUSEV F150 Lightning Review appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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ECE / Featured / Hybrid & Electric / Themes / Welcome - Minds in Motion

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The vehicles run on lithium ion batteries which, using specialist, high-power charging equipment, can be can be fast charged in less than fifteen minutes. ECE hopes the glamorous image of these conversions will help raise the profile of electric driving. Were waiting for clients, investors, and the bank.

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Drive Electric Submission: Auckland Transport Parking Strategy

Drive Electric

We are aware that the Government is currently developing a long-term EV charging infrastructure strategy, being coordinated by the Ministry of Transport. This will particularly focus on increasing the access to residential charging. Specific ideas are provided in this section 2.4 of this paper.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Soon, apparently.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Detroit Free Press ).

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