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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck may be the first real mass-market electric vehicle sold in the US. Used by individual owners and businesses alike, pickups are a massive part of the auto market—20 percent in 2021, totaling nearly 3 million units, according to Motor Intelligence. miles/kWh over 1,300 miles.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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Four Benefits of EV Charging for Hospitality

Blink Charging

EVs are reaching the mass market, and drivers expect to be able to charge their cars wherever they go. EV sales are trending upward, which means that more and more drivers are going to be showing up to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other locations expecting to charge their vehicles as they recharge themselves.

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Study finds that low carbon vehicles will make progress in closing TCO gap by 2030, but will still require financial support for wide adoption

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The study, based on assumptions for the UK market, also concludes that as conventional ICE vehicles continue to increase in efficiency, the effect of changes in fuel cost become less important as fuel costs contribute to a lower portion of the TCO. mile) electric range. mile) electric range. Non-plug-in hybrids.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. It can also be recharged by the electric motor when power demands allow. The vehicle is also capable of all-electric operation for up to 30 kilometers (more than 18 miles), in which mode its produces no emissions at all at the point of use.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The afternoon was spent at the Milford Proving Grounds which covers 4,000 acres and includes over 132 miles of roads ranging from “ordinary” suburban lanes to a high speed test track. Going forward, GM plans to spend proportionally less of its marketing budget on the corporate identity and more on the vehicle brands. Click to enlarge.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. can travel 114 miles between charges. Driven largely in China, the U.S.,

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