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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. Arriving in spring 2022, F-150 Lightning will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers across the country, with the option for fleet customers to access Ford’s complete ecosystem of connected data and telematics services via Ford Commercial Solutions.

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Ford-SKI battery venture will supply American EVs, might ease transition to solid state

Green Car Reports

Ford and the battery supplier SK Innovation on Thursday announced a joint venture, called BlueOvalSK, that will manufacture battery cells and arrays in the U.S. for future electric vehicles. The joint venture will produce 60 gigawatt-hours of cells annually by the middle of the decade, the companies said, with the potential to expand the business.

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BMW Group 1st automotive manufacturer to use new Pirelli tires containing FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon

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The BMW Group is stepping up its activities in the field of sustainability, becoming the first automotive manufacturer worldwide to equip its cars with tires using certified sustainable natural rubber and rayon, a wood-based material used to strengthen the tires. The company will source 22-inch tires in the first instance exclusively from Pirelli and, from August of this year, will use them in the BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-in-Hybrid.

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Here's why Ford nixed in-wheel motors in F-150 Lightning electric truck

Green Car Reports

In Ford’s reveal of the 2022 F-150 Lightning on Wednesday, the automaker made note of the electric truck’s “inboard motors.” So we asked the company’s global EV product development director Darren Palmer whether it considered in-wheel hub motors for the F-150, and why it ruled them out. Palmer right away confirmed.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Daimler Trucks begins rigorous testing of its fuel-cell truck

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Daimler Trucks is focusing on hydrogen-powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for flexible and demanding long-haul transport. It aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000 kilometers and more without any stops for refueling. In late April, the truck manufacturer began to conduct rigorous tests of the first new enhanced prototype of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, which was unveiled in 2020.

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F-150 Lightning, Ford EV battery joint venture, in-wheel motors, heavy Hummer: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The F-150 Lightning electric truck has been revealed at a very affordable starting price. Ford and SK Innovation announced a joint venture to make EV batteries in America. And we check in about why the Lightning won’t have in-wheel motors. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup will start at.

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Elon Musk confirms the new Tesla Roadster’s 1.1-second 0-60 mph acceleration

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It’s now official. The next-generation Tesla Roadster, when fitted with its SpaceX Package, would be capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds. This insane piece of information was confirmed recently by CEO Elon Musk on Twitter. . Visitors of the next-generation Tesla Roadster exhibit at the Petersen Auto Museum observed something interesting in the vehicle’s information panel.

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Argonne partners with Chilean company SQM to better understand lithium life cycle

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SQM, a Chilean company that is one of the world’s biggest producers of lithium, and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating to study SQM’s process for producing lithium with an eye toward better understanding sustainability challenges associated with lithium products. Chile has long been a leading producer of lithium, which has become an essential element for the rechargeable battery market, among other uses.

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Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?

Electrek

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the new Roadster design, and it looks like it’s going to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in a mind-boggling 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX package. more… The post Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package? appeared first on Electrek.

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Consortium developing green hydrogen megaproject in Oman

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An international consortium comprising OQ, which is the Sultanate of Oman’s global integrated energy company, InterContinental Energy, the leading dedicated green fuels developer, and EnerTech, a Kuwait government-backed clean energy investor and developer, is developing an integrated green fuels mega project in Oman. The consortium has been collaborating on the project for more than three years, which will consist of 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable solar and wind energy at full capacity to produ

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Ford, GM, & Volkswagen Help Elon Musk Realize His Secret Tesla Master Plan

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford is in the spotlight this week with the unveiling of its new F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. It promises to be an impressive EV with a starting price of under $40,000 and an optional range of over 300 miles (at a higher price, of course). The fully electric vehicle is based on Ford’s wildly […].

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Rolls-Royce launches new SAF service for business aviation customers

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Rolls-Royce is further strengthening its commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by launching a new service—SAFinity, which will initially cater for business aviation customers. This flexible programme combines independently verified sustainability projects with a direct investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, aiming to further support and accelerate the availability and use of SAF in the aviation industry.

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Canoo Electric Lifestyle Vehicle Now Available For Preorder

CleanTechnica EVs

Back in 2019, we reported that you wouldn’t be able to buy one of the Canoo lifestyle vehicles, but you would be able to get a subscription for one. Canoo even opened up reservations for the subscriptions in early 2020. Its subscription approach seemed novel and disruptive, but it is now apparently on the shelf. […].

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Tesla Gigafactory UK? Elon Musk’s quick stop in England drives rumors

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Rumors of a Tesla Gigafactory in the United Kingdom are surging after a brief visit from CEO Elon Musk in Luton, a town in South East England. Musk made the visit on his way to Germany, where he was set to visit Tesla’s Giga Berlin production facility. Earlier this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Giga Berlin , but he stopped in the UK for a short time, according to his plane tracker.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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BMW Wants To Produce 10 Million Electric Vehicles By 2030

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW Group has set a goal of reducing its CO2 emissions by over 200 million tonnes by the year 2030. Earlier this month the company announced this goal at its Annual General Meeting. This equals well over 20 times the annual CO2 emissions of a city with over a million inhabitants, such as Munich, the […].

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Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package’s shocking 0-60 mph time teased in museum info

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An information panel for the next-generation Tesla Roadster at the Petersen Auto Museum has provided a shocking teaser for the vehicle’s SpaceX Package. As per the museum’s information panel, the new Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package would be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds, a figure that is “unprecedented among modern road cars.” .

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Soaring Gas Prices In Myrtle Beach Led To Rise In Tesla Rentals

CleanTechnica EVs

Soaring gas prices in Myrtle Beach led to a notable increase in Tesla vehicle rentals this month. ABC15 News reported that Tesla Fleet Myrtle Beach, an EV rental company, experienced a boost in its EV rental business that was fueled by the gas shortage. The owner, Jerry Stovall, noted that drivers were playing “finders keepers.” […].

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Tesla Model S Plaid final delivery date formally announced by Elon Musk

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After months of delay, the Tesla Model S Plaid has finally received a definitive customer release date. As per a recent tweet from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Model S Plaid would hold a delivery event on June 3, 2021, and it would be held at the Fremont Factory in California. . Musk’s announcement was brief, though he did highlight the upcoming flagship sedan’s performance, which should make it one of the fastest production cars ever made.

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From Ford F-150 Lightning To Lion Electric School Bus, The EV Revolution Is Accelerating

CleanTechnica EVs

Trucks and buses add a lot of carbon dioxide and fine particulates to the environment. The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup and LionC electric school bus will help lower the amount of that pollution.

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F-150 Lightning vs Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1T: How Ford’s new EV stacks up against younger competitors

Teslarati

Ford recently unveiled the F-150 Lightning, marking the entry of another legacy automaker into the all-electric pickup truck market. The Ford F-150 is an iconic pickup truck, and its transition to the electric vehicle spectrum is a big step for American auto manufacturing. However, as the Ford F-150 enters a new playing field, the OEM will be met with new contenders from startup EV makers such as Rivian and Tesla.

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Companies Are Turning to Blockchain To Certify Green Credentials

CleanTechnica EVs

While electrified and pure electric vehicle sales continue to outpace the new car market, there remain lingering questions around the ethical sourcing and disposal of the batteries that power them. Sure, these questions are often presented as an objection to EVs in a bid to undermine their environmental credibility — but, like, how sustainable are […].

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The Boring Company opens registrations to test ride the LVCC Loop

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The Boring Company has opened registrations for volunteers who want to test ride the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop. The Boring Company will be conducting a Vegas Loop Capacity Test with the volunteers. The tunneling company probably wants to do some final tests before it officially welcomes visitors next month. . “The goal is to ride the Loop as many times as possible!

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Ford Gilds EV Lily With Solar Power Hookup For New Lightning F-150 Pickup Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford Chief Engineer Linda Zhang and Sunrun CEO Lynn Jurich are behind the new Ford F-150 Lightning EV plus home solar mashup.

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Ford F-150 Lightning gets a solid nod of respect from Tesla’s Elon Musk

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The Ford F-150 Lightning has met a lot of appreciation from the electric vehicle community, thanks to its excellent combination of utility and classic pickup truck features. But the F-150 Lightning did not just impress EV enthusiasts; it also impressed the man behind the world’s dominating electric car company, Elon Musk. . Just hours after the F-150 Lightning was launched, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to congratulate Ford for its new all-electric pickup truck.

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2022 Audi RS e-tron GT first drive: Luxury Hypercar?

Electrek

Audi invited us to drive the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT in the Adirondack mountains, a mere 10 minutes from my home north of NYC. How could I pass up that opportunity when I traveled across the country to see it for the first time in 2019? The drive made for a memorable (and inexpensive!) lunch date with my wife to boot. more… The post 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT first drive: Luxury Hypercar?

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Tesla’s 12-month outlook gets $1,000 price tag from bull analyst Dan Ives

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) has not had a favorable first quarter and a half on Wall Street in 2021, but Wedbush Securities analyst and Tesla bull Dan Ives believes the stock will cost $1,000 per share in 12 months. In 2021 so far, Tesla has lost around 20% of its value despite reporting two record-breaking quarters with deliveries and production numbers.

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Hyundai Recruits AI Expert To Boost Autonomous Driving & Data Capabilities

CleanTechnica EVs

If the recent launch of the company’s first all-electric Genesis luxury car and that video of a Kia EV6 drag racing a multi-million dollar collection of high-end hypercars didn’t clue you in already, let me fill in the blanks for you: Hyundai Motor has major, world-class ambitions. Not just ambitions to compete with other carmakers […].

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SpaceX starts stacking Starship’s first orbital-class Super Heavy booster

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By all appearances, SpaceX has begun the process of stacking what could become the first Super Heavy booster capable of supporting orbital Starship test flights. Known as booster number 3 (BN3), numerous sections of the 70-meter-tall (230 ft) steel rocket have been spotted at SpaceX’s Boca Chica, Texas factory over the last six or so weeks – adding up to a substantial portion of what is now expected to be the first flightworthy Super Heavy.

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New York Car Dealers Are Fighting Against Coalition Of 114 Environmental Groups To Keep Tesla, Rivian, & Lucid Out Of The State

CleanTechnica EVs

New York is considering legislation (S1763/A4614) that would remove the restriction on direct sales of electric vehicles. That is, if it can summon the political will to overcome the objection of America’s least-favorite interest group: car dealers. New York still restricts direct sales from companies like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid, despite passing the country’s most […].

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This mid-weight Chinese electric motorcycle now entering Europe could upturn the market

Electrek

The Voge ER10 is the latest electric motorcycle import headed for the European market, but this time things could be different. more… The post This mid-weight Chinese electric motorcycle now entering Europe could upturn the market appeared first on Electrek.

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VW ID.4 Test Drive

CleanTechnica EVs

A couple days ago, I encountered something very surprising in my hometown. With the exception of the Chevrolet dealer, which started selling Bolts last year, the place is an EV desert. The Nissan dealer doesn’t sell or work on LEAFs (leaves?). Nobody else sells EVs of any kind, even used. The manager at one of […].

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Tesla (TSLA) to hold delivery event for first Model S Plaid on June 3

Electrek

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will hold a delivery event for the first Model S Plaid on June 3 – confirming the first deliveries after a few delays. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) to hold delivery event for first Model S Plaid on June 3 appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford F-150 electric pickup

Electric Vehicles India

Ford F-150 electric pickup. Pickup trucks are one of the most loved and most important vehicles in the United States. The auto majors of the United States aren’t giving up in the pickup truck competition with the new players like Cybertruck or Rivian R1T. A few days ago, ford teased their electric pickup and revealed it recently. Let’s know more about the Ford F-150 electric pickup.

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The science is clear: Electric bicycles provide a good workout (and here’s the proof)

Electrek

These days electric bicycles have become a common form of transportation and recreation. But while pedal-assist e-bikes that provide motor assistance when the rider pedals have been widely accepted as a faster and more convenient transportation tool, questions have remained in some circles regarding their efficacy from a fitness standpoint. more… The post The science is clear: Electric bicycles provide a good workout (and here’s the proof) appeared first on Electrek.

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