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

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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. The Michigan Assembly plant is getting a third shift as Ford continues to lean on gas vehicle sales to bolster its finances.

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Why Is Short-term Car Leasing Preferred Over Long-term Leasing?

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This shift can be attributed to various factors, including the financial flexibility that short-term leases provide, less commitment, the ability to access new vehicles, and the rising interest in electric vehicles (EVs). The government has set a target of zero carbon emissions and is encouraging people to switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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Antonio Tajani, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Industry and Entrepreneurship, introduced the EC’s CARS 2020 Action Plan aimed at reinforcing the European automotive industry’s competitiveness and sustainability heading towards 2020. The Commission is convinced that financing should cover.

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Electric School Buses: Are the Advantages Real?

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Electric school buses have become a hot commodity for school districts and parents. So are electric school buses on the horizon? What Electric School Buses Mean to Different Districts. School districts are excited about replacing their gas-guzzling, noisy buses with quiet, emissions-free models. emissions annually.”.

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Tesla’s biggest rival in China: an in-depth look at the $4,200 Wuling HongGuang Mini EV

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Information regarding this small but impressive electric car that is a part of an SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling joint venture is vague and usually hard to come by. Capable of a 62 MPH top speed and only around 75 and 110 miles of range per charge, the vehicle’s base model is available for a respectable $4,200. kWh battery.

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Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

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The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., The summary report examines three main categories of user charges: charges based on fuel consumption, on distance traveled, and on congestion levels. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes).

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. Questions were raised at the panel related to driving range and storage for electric and fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.).

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