EV Automotive
In a nation where the Ford F-150 is No. 1, can EVs catch up?

The best-selling vehicle in the U.S. is the F-150 pickup truck – ranked as having one of the lowest fuel-economy ratings.

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Stellantis targets 500 miles of range for 2025 Ram 1500 REV

Other targeted performance figures include a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds, 654 horsepower and 620 lb.-ft. of torque.

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Nano-composite silicon could mean 10-minute EV charge times

Sila says the high-performance anode material also promises a 20% EV range boost.

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EPA’s proposed pollution standards would boost EV sales

The EPA suggests the proposed standards would save the average consumer $12,000 over the lifetime of a light-duty vehicle.

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Automakers need to deliver 45M EVs in 2030 globally

The industry must address challenges like scaling production, bringing down costs and optimizing battery lifecycles.

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How to deal with EV battery handling, disposal and storage

Battery temperature and time limits can differ from one manufacturer to the next — and even from one model to another.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests electric prototypes in Finland

This testing included running prototypes of the battery-electric eActros LongHaul, which is planned to be ready for 2024.

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Lotus makes first delivery of Eletre ‘hyper SUV’ EV

As of Jan. 31, 2023, Lotus says it received more than 5,000 Eletre orders worldwide.

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Kia reveals more of its EV9 flagship electric SUV

The company says the EV9 offers customers “a fresh EV perspective in the family SUV sector.”

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GreenPower delivers its first EV Star refrigerated box trucks

The EV Star platform is a zero-emission cab and chassis with a battery pack of 118 kWh and a range of up to 150 miles.

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Ford reveals all-electric Explorer crossover for Europe

The new electrified offering is being engineered and built in Germany.

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The top factors holding back U.S. EV adoption in 2023

While EVs are seen by some to offer long-term savings, these savings are not equal for everyone.

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