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RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

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VP3 includes founding members Ford, General Motors, Google Nest, OhmConnect, Olivine, SPAN, SunPower, Sunrun, SwitchDin, and Virtual Peaker. Initial funding of the VP3 effort was made possible by General Motors and Google Nest.

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Ford and Microsoft Partnering on EV Smart Charging

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Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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EV Radar: December 2021

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Ford Plans to Produce 600,000 EVs. It takes time to get up to speed, but Ford will have to work hard if it wants that EV market share. The EV definitely serves best-in-design for Mattel! EV Investments and Innovation. Ford May Pass GM in EV Sales Soon. VW comes out well. in Your Inbox.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Andrew McCall, executive director of governmental affairs for Ford of Europe, and a member of the TransAtlantic Business Dialogue (TABD), also called for regulatory harmonization and standardization to help companies reduce operating costs and create opportunities for the EV market to thrive.

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EV Radar: January 2022

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Automakers' dedication, governments' policies on CO2 emissions, and EV-related rebate programs encourage Europeans to pick electric cars over internal combustion engine vehicles. EV sales are expected to surpass ICE vehicle sales by 2025. Ford's F-150 is Now Available. in Your Inbox.

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EV Radar: February 2022

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This Norwegian EV-maker Fresco Motors is promising 1,000km per charge for their stylish new EV. Is Your Car the Fastest Charging EV? The list includes 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Rivian R1T.". EV Family is Adding a New Member. Searching for the fastest charging electric vehicles? in Your Inbox.