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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.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

Green Car Congress

Lunaz, a creator of electric classic cars, announced the first tranche of production availability for classic electric Range Rovers. Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. This will be achieved by applying Lunaz’ design philosophy.

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Game-changing battery tech is coming to Australia: New Zeekr electric car sets 10-80 per cent record with Tesla-taming charging time

EV Central

minutes to charge from 10-80 percent, thanks to its advanced next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. Aussie-bound Zeekr 7X is yet another Chinese rival for the Tesla Model Y If you’re wondering what that means, the ‘C’ is an indicator of battery to charging capacity.

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Why Your Electric Car’s Charging is Slowing Down?

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Have you ever found yourself plugging in your electric vehicle only to come back later and discover it’s only half-charged? While these are valid concerns, there are several other factors that could be causing your EV’s charging speed to decrease. When your battery is empty, it will charge the fastest.

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

EV Central

Peugeot’s fully electric e-Partner van has an official range of 258km. Throw in the poor aerodynamics of a brick-like van and it’s little wonder this Peugeot’s range is far from crash hot. Just how detrimental to EV range is it when the e-Partner’s used as intended? As in actually carrying stuff?

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

Baua Electric

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an electric SUV that forecasts a model due to start production in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025. The combination of cylindrical cells and the 800-volt shift will speed up charging by up to 30%, BMW claims. “This lowers electricity costs and helps stabilize networks.”

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