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

Green Car Congress

The commercial-oriented entry model starts at $39,974 MSRP before any federal or state tax credits, while the mid-series XLT model starts at $52,974 MSRP, offering additional comfort and technology. —Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company. America’s No.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

Baua Electric

Of course, being Stellantis, they don’t seem to be going “all in” on EVs like they have been saying , but are offering these models using a “unique multi-energy platform ” to “ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world” – meaning they may be built as electric, hybrid, or ICE, depending on what works best for the market.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

Baua Electric

Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. It starts at a reasonable $32,500 plus a $1,595 destination fee, although it’s not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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The Workplace Charging Challenge

Plugs and Cars

In the luxury car market you can feel that the ground has begun to shift. The electric Infiniti has been “postponed,” and BMW is entering the market with a car that doesn’t challenge Tesla. And thanks to the efforts of Plug In America, you can still claim a tax credit for your investment in home charging.

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GM taps LG for Volt Battery

Revenge of the Electric Car

It’s all in how they market them. The Volt contract is important because the batteries are the most important element of the car and their reliability will make or break GM’s gamble to be the first company to put a plug-in — or grid-rechargeable — hybrid into the market.

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Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

The Truth About Cars

Your author would argue that the juice simply isn’t worth the squeeze. Battery electric vehicles have been on the market for over a decade and there are now loads of companies focused on building charging stations. spending billions just on EV tax credits and just about everyone is wondering where all this money is going.