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Tesla launches low-voltage connector standard to simplify EV transition

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

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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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Mazda Adopts Tesla’s NACS Standard for BEVs launched in Japan

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Japanese automaker Mazda has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the companys battery electric vehicles launched in Japan from 2027 onward. The post Mazda Adopts Teslas NACS Standard for BEVs launched in Japan appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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

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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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Setting the standard: 4 Gen Logistics to reach 100% ZEV goal in 2025

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The California Air Resource Board ( CARB ) may have withdrawn its request to enact the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule , but California drayage company 4 Gen Logistics is still full speed ahead in its efforts to decarbonize.

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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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