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Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

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The auto industry has seen this need to improve familiarity in the past, with some advanced driver assist features such as ACC and even autonomous driving. The Ipsos Study uncovered the top five issues: driving range, affordability, access to charging stations, overall ownership cost and battery life.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. 4,000,000. Multifunctional. Lead organization.

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

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 1 auto brand is going zero emissions with America’s favorite vehicle. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. America’s No.

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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Acting as a range extender at lower speeds and only sending power to the wheels at high speeds allows the 1.8L In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. methanol engine to operate at peak efficiency and lower emissions.

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Volkswagen launches “Electric for All” campaign, demos rolling chassis of MEB

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Volkswagen is launching its “Electric for All” campaign—a strategic effort to put attractive electric vehicles at affordable prices on the road, paving the way for the breakthrough of electric vehicles. This Wallbox is an affordable home system that makes charging the ID. family easy and convenient.

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Argonne white paper outlines battery and R&D requirements for electric aviation

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This includes Uber Elevate that aims to provide affordable shared flights by 2023 with electrification as its core principle. Hyundai is in partnership with Uber on a concept air mobility vehicle with a 60-mile range. Also, automotive companies, including Daimler, Toyota, Hyundai and Porsche, are getting involved in aviation startups.

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus becomes even more competitive in China

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Tesla just made the Model 3 Standard Range Plus more competitive in China. “Effective immediately, the price of the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has been reduced by RMB 15,000 to an adjusted price of RMB 235,900 (this is the starting price after subsidies). . This price adjustment reflects the reality of cost fluctuations.

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