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Ford offers up to €14,000 discounts for F-150 Lightning

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Ford brought some great news for potential buyers of its F-150 Lightning: a whopping €14,000 incentive. That’s right, the electric behemoth of a truck just got a lot more affordable. If you’re in the camp of “I’ve been considering this, but…” – now might be the time to strike. On the 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum trim, there’s a €7,000 retail purchase incentive. And if you’re thinking of leasing instead of buying, there’s an equal amount available in Red Carpet Lease customer cash. But if Platinum is a bit too rich for your wallet, don’t worry. The Lariat offers a €7,000 incentive… More…

RAM 1500 REV battery could cost as much as a whole Toyota Prius


According to data put together by Visual Capitalist, the cost of replacing your next-gen RAM 1500 REV’s battery could exceed $25,000 in components alone. Based on information from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, VC put together a cost estimate comparison of various EV batteries. The RAM 1500 REV’s massive top-tier 229kWh pack was the most expensive by a considerable margin, at $25,853 — within spitting distance of a brand-new Prius ($27,650). As Snoop Dogg so eloquently put it: Pay the cost to be the boss. More…

NIO finds early success with solid-state batteries, files to expand the tech to 11 more EVs


Less than six months after filing with the Chinese government to add solid-state batteries to three of its EV models, NIO has just filed to include the potentially game-changing technology to 11 more. With dozens of EVs powered by the lighter, safer, and more energy-dense cells, the automotive landscape overseas could soon look very different in that drivers can go further and charge faster. More…

Torque sensors vs. cadence sensors for electric bikes: Which one is right for you?


In the booming world of electric bikes, there’s an ongoing debate – torque sensors or cadence sensors? If you’re new to the scene or even a seasoned e-bike enthusiast, understanding the difference between the two can help optimize your riding experience and bang-for-your-buck. Let’s dive into the mechanics and merits of each to help you make an informed decision. More…

First Frauscher/Porsche eFantom ready for launch


Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard have presented the first production model of their electric 850 Fantom Air.
Equipped with powertrain technology from the forthcoming all-electric Porsche Macan, it uses components of the Premium Platform Electric on which the Macan is based. This includes a permanently excited synchronous electric motor, whose peak power for the eFantom has been limited to 400 kW, and the associated power electronics. More…