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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. The future of mobility is about enjoying an electric vehicle without hassle, long-term commitment and the prohibitive high cost of ownership.

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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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Leasing the battery saves the upfront purchase cost of an electric vehicle. This new service provides battery swapping options that offer a solution to address shorter-range issues of an EV. Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) : Read Series Hybrid. Solar powered electric vehicle : Read Solar assisted electric vehicle.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The funding is for the incremental cost of a battery electric bus over a CNG bus and leverages federal, state, local utilities and local match to purchase the battery electric buses for service expansion. The new route will serve a Park-n-Ride and a new Amazon distribution center that employs over 1,500 Jacksonville residents. Broward County.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. It is much more than that.

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Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model

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By 2020 in Japan, second-life batteries are expected to be in high demand for applications such as: Energy storage with photovoltaic solar panels for residential and industrial needs; Back-up power supplies; Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS); Load leveling for the electricity grid; and.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Driving Range: Pro, XLT, Lariat: 230 miles. Extended Range Battery. Extended-Range Battery. This works if your power comes from the utility company or solar panels, which can be provided through a program Ford has with SunRun. 0 – 60 mph: 4.5 Payload: 2,235 pounds. Maximum Tow Rating: 7,700 pounds.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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From FastLane: In order for plug-in electric vehicles to become part of the mainstream, a plug-in “ecosystem” must be in place when vehicles like the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle hit the market. He called for steppe… Will Solar Save Chip Companies? phones and mobile devices.

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