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

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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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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)

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Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

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The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices. Nearby authorized BMW centers, convenient fueling and charging stations as well as parking locations are available with one click. Open Mobility Cloud.

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Tesla brings CCS adapter to Korean market, intends North American launch soon

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The automaker will bring the CCS adapter, which allows owners to charge at non-Tesla EV charging sites, to North America “soon.” ” Tesla has, without a doubt, the most robust EV charging network in the world. Available in North America soon. Credit: Tesla. pic.twitter.com/OBtuAEsUl0.

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Tesla releases updated Radio Flyer Cyberquad for Kids in the U.S.

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Tesla’s previously recalled Cyberquad for Kids has been re-launched as a new model in the U.S., The Cyberquad for Kids includes a steel frame, a 500-watt motor offering speeds up to 10 mph, a 36-volt lithium-ion battery offering up to 15 miles of range per charge, LED headlights and taillights and more.

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Ford to offer 1.6L EcoBoost in C-MAX in North America

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The Ford C-MAX in North America will offer a 1.6-liter In service, the turbo spins at up to 200,000 rpm and is designed for a life cycle of 150,000 miles or 10 years. The combustion system has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to take advantage of the EcoBoost system’s increased performance. The Ford C-MAX.