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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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In December, Chevy issued a stop-sale order on the Blazer EV , due to software issues relating to the vehicle’s infotainment system and DC fast-charging capabilities. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. Aeroenvironment plans to manufacture a Mobile Charger that combines a battery pack with a Level 3 DC connector. President Obama announced the award of $2.3 Aerovironment, Inc. Aerovironment, Inc.

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Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices, increases range as it re-opens orders

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Ford has re-opened order banks on the Mustang Mach-E while simultaneously rolling back prices and increasing range. Additionally, LFP cells have the ability to operate more efficiently and like to be at a 100 percent state of charge , and can also charge faster. Tesla used the same strategy with its Standard Range+ Model 3.

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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?

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GM once again noted with the announcement that it plans to expand V2H bidirectional charging technology across all its Ultium-based EVs by model year 2026. It’s good for charging at 19.2 kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6 in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports.

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Time to shake-up EV outreach?

Electric Auto Association

We’ve got different skill sets, so we ‘re a great team.” “The I’d been in charge of the Ashland Lions Club website for many years and I learned quite a lot about what you can do through Wordpress,” Jorgenson said. I had an MG Midget with a DC motor, and a Nash Metropolitan with an AC motor. Bruce is very passionate, too.

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The Benefits of EVs and Why They’re Here to Stay

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Whether you’re an experienced EV enthusiast or new to the scene, a multitude of innovative EV solutions awaits your exploration. The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the previous EV tax credit to lower costs for qualified buyers. Convenient EV Charging Electric cars also make life easier. And guess what?