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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. The low center of gravity brings even more confident handling whether traveling along rain-slicked roads or through sand.

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DOE awards $60M to 24 R&D projects to accelerate advancements in zero-emissions vehicles

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Awardees across 12 projects will focus on developing next-generation lithium batteries with improved lifespan, safety, and affordability; improving the performance and durability of electrolytes that carry ions within batteries; and increasing the power density of electric drive systems. General Motors. AOI 6: Low?cost

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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gains new performance upgrade to outpace Tesla’s Model Y

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Combined with its new in-house e-Motor, the upgrade delivers an additional 100 lb-ft of torque. Powered by an Extended-Range (91 kWh) battery, the 2024 Mach-E GT gets up to 280 miles of EPA-estimated range. The automaker is also shifting to smaller, more affordable EVs with a new low-cost EV platform under development.

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Ford delays electric three-row SUV with new EV pickup arriving in 2026

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The American automaker sold 20,233 EVs in Q1 2024, topping rival General Motors with 16,425 electric cars delivered. In February, Farley revealed the company had a “skunkworks” team developing a smaller, low-cost EV platform that will underpin multiple vehicles.

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Volvo EX30 tops Mini in Europe as low-cost EV’s sales surge in May

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Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo) Starting at around 36,000 euros ($38,500), Volvo’s EX30 is one of the most affordable EVs on the market. It’s available in two powertrains, a single-motor extended range, and a twin-motor performance, offering up to 275 miles of range. Volkswagen finished design work on its ID.2all,

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GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries

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However, Jacobson said GM is “mindful” of the growing need for affordable EVs. That’s a big reason why GM is reviving the Bolt rather than developing a new lower-cost EV platform. GM has already delayed production of its promised affordable electric replacement, the Equinox EV. Chevy Equinox EV 2LT $43,295 319 mi 17.7″

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GM Working with Communities to Develop Roadmap For Plug-in Infrastructure

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General Motors is working with communities such as San Francisco to develop a plan of action to establish the supporting technical and policy infrastructure required for broad commercialization of plug-in electric vehicles such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. GM described its approach at the Washington Auto Show. Earlier post.).

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