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Ford dealers are opting out of Model e EV certification program

Teslarati

Ford’s Model e EV certification program, which was announced last year, has attracted its own fair share of critics from the automaker’s dealers. Since the program was announced, hundreds of dealers have reportedly opted out of the Model E program despite initially opting in for the initiative.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

Green Car Congress

The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market. Expedition retail sales were up nearly 57% last month and vehicles are spending just seven days on dealer lots.

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Charge ahead!

Electric Auto Association

EVOLVE KY meets July 1 deadline with 56 new chargers installed. Recent EVOLVE KY-installed charging stations. The Kentucky chapter of the EVA (EVOLVE KY) came very close to meeting its target of 58 new chargers installed across the state before a July 1 deadline, it was reported by chapter member Mike Proctor.

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

Baua Electric

Photo: Toyota Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. to build EVs at its Kentucky plant Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Toyota bZ4X in stock. Read more: Toyota to invest $1.3B

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Westport WiNG bi-fuel CNG systems for Ford F-250 and 350 Series

Green Car Congress

hardened engine platform and will be available for order on Ford F-250 and F-350 pick-up trucks through authorized Ford dealer/distributors on or about 19 March. The trucks will be ready to roll when they reach authorized Ford dealers and the installation will add less than 72 hours to the entire order cycle for a new truck.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

Blink Charging

These broad definitions are written to include all utilities but may inavertently include businesses that install EV charging stations for public use. Kentucky will implement the kWh tax starting in January 2024. This tax is remitted by dealer-users, with reports and payments due monthly for fuel sold or used in the preceding month.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

According to an analysis from Environmental Defense Fund, states like Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and North and South Carolina are big winners in manufacturing investment. Depending on where you live, you could get an incentive for installing a charger, too. jobs associated with battery and EV manufacturing.