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

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla launches low-voltage connector standard to simplify EV transition

Teslarati

Tesla has officially launched a new standard for the low-voltage connections in electric vehicles (EVs), which the company says will reduce necessary connection types in most EVs from over 200 to just six. This standardization unlocks further operational efficiencies, cost reductions and manufacturing automation.

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Lotus revamps 2026 Emeya and Eletre EVs with a dozen new trims and varying standard features

Electrek

Lotus has launched its 2026 model year versions of its Emeya and Eletre EVs and is changing things up a bit this year to provide a wider array of standard features for its customers. The automaker has introduced new 600 and 900 trim nomenclature and several variants within each of those badges to note performance and other key features.

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What to Look Out for When Acquiring AI Systems

Cars That Think

For more than three years, an IEEE Standards Association working group has been refining a draft standard for procuring artificial intelligence and automated decision systems, IEEE 3119-2025. The IEEE 3119 standard addresses that gap. The standards processes, however, do complement ISO 42001 in many ways.

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SAE International publishes TIR J2954/2 for wireless charging of heavy-duty EVs; static and dynamic WPT

Green Car Congress

The new guideline builds off the success of the first light-duty SAE J2954 standard published in 2020. Additionally, SAE J2954 published an updated version 2 of its SAE J2954 light-duty standard for wireless power transfer for electric vehicles. SAE J2954 functional diagram. —Jesse Schneider, Chair SAE WPT Taskforce.

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GM reveals 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

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inch-diagonal system—a strong suite of standard and available driver assistance technologies, and available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology for compatible roads. Front-wheel-drive with GM estimated 210 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque is standard; a 290-horsepower and 346 lb-ft torque eAWD system is available.

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2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Performance Ultra Review: The fastest production Volvo ever comes with standard sincerity and a dash of devil

EV Central

Wireless Apple CarPlay, Harman Kardon sound system with an unusual but effective windscreen-length soundbar, dual-zone climate control and Google built-in for five years (Play Store, Maps and Assistant) are all standard. Theyre not quite as quick in a straight line, but they do come fitted standard with all that lovely Scandinavian sincerity.

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