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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Preparing for Real World Encounter with a New Electric Vehicle. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us, and many people are beginning to agree. They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs. Charging stations are not readily available.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

Teslarati

Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Tesla completed its purchase of Wiferion in July, but sold the company shortly thereafter, all while keeping the company’s engineers. I’d love to chat!

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle for 2024 award

Teslarati

For the second year in a row, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been deemed by Cars.com as its Best Electric Vehicle for 2024. Cars.com also cited the Ioniq 5’s 350 kW DC fast charging capabilities, which are valuable on long road trips. Tesla’s vehicle lineup is notably absent. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla re-launches lifetime Supercharging transfers for a limited time

Teslarati

Most recently, Tesla enabled the ability to transfer the unlimited lifetime Supercharging perk last year, though it was only available to those who took delivery of their Model S, X or Y vehicles by December 31, before the automaker re-launched the promotion with the updated 2024 timeline.

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Toyota, EVgo extend complimentary charging offer for 2024 bZ4X customers

Teslarati

Toyota Motor North America and electric vehicle charging network EVgo have announced an offer that 2024 Toyota bZ4X customers would most certainly appreciate. In a press release , the companies stated that they would be extending an agreement that provides complimentary fast charging to buyers or lessees of the electric crossover SUV.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

Teslarati

Ford is cutting its F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds as the company continues to try and ramp manufacturing of electric vehicles and work toward profitability. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build. The remaining third of workers will remain on-site.

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