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Ford names first markets for the Focus Electric

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Raleigh Durham, N.C.; As part of the collaboration with dealers, utilities and local governments, Ford will help develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support customers’ needs. ; Portland, Ore.;

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

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Shortly after VinFast confirmed its attendance at CES, it announced that it had officially signed agreements with five dealers in four states across the country to have them play host to its products. From VinFast: The first group of VinFast dealers consist of Leith VinFast (Raleigh, North Carolina), Smith Haven VinFast (St.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation. The stations will be compatible with EVs from all major brands, not just those produced by Volkswagen Group brands.

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Trek highlights green credentials of plug-ins

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A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. The trip was sponsored by Florida Toyota dealer Earl Stewart to show the need for clean emission vehicles. Why set yourself a mechanical challenge of course.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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seconds: 0-60 mph 207-mile driving range ( EPA measurement) Plus City Edition Dual 150 kW motors producing 402 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 miles per hour maximum top speed 5.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( If you live in California, find a local dealer here and check them out.

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Vinfast delays US factory as issues mount

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Construction at the 2,000-acre site in Chatham County, near the state capital of Raleigh, was reportedly paused earlier this year. dealer franchises in an ongoing pivot away from the direct-sales model pioneered by Tesla and taken up by other EV hopefuls like Lucid and Rivian.