Ford F-150 Lightning

U.S. News Announces the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars

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Montag, April 22, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars. U.S. News evaluated 96 vehicles and named winners across 10 categories.

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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars .
"The winners of the 2024 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars awards embody this progress – celebrating innovation, efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Best Electric Vehicle category expanded to include the Best Electric SUV, awarded to the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 , and the Best Electric Car, claimed by the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 .
The 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge was recognized as the Best Luxury Electric SUV, while the 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge took the title of Best Luxury Plug-In Hybrid.

Tax Season Turbocharges Car Market: Dealers and Buyers Gear Up for a Surge in Shopping Activity, According to Cars Commerce March Industry Insights Report

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

CHICAGO, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a "Cars Commerce Inc."), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, today launched its March Industry Insights Report. Crafted by an expert team of Cars Commerce data analysts, the report provides macro and micro automotive market insights by analyzing supply, demand, pricing and consumer behavior data from across the company's platform, including its flagship marketplace and leading reputation site Cars.com®, digital solutions and website provider Dealer Inspire, and trade-in and appraisal technology provider AccuTrade.

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"), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, today launched its March Industry Insights Report .
"As tax-return season approaches, both dealers and consumers are gearing up for a surge in car-buying activity.
Dealers have expanded their new-car inventory by nearly 9% month-over-month, and consumer searches for new cars are on the rise by almost 4%.
This increased activity indicates a strong consumer readiness to utilize tax refunds for vehicle purchases," said Rebecca Lindland, senior director of industry data and insights at Cars Commerce.

Worksport Announces SOLIS Solar Cover Availability for Ford F-150 Lightning, Pioneering Sustainable Off-Grid Energy Solutions for EV Pickup Trucks

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Mittwoch, Februar 21, 2024

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This pioneering product signifies a significant step forward in sustainable automotive solutions, providing F-150 Lightning owners with the ability to harness solar energy for off-grid use.

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This pioneering product signifies a significant step forward in sustainable automotive solutions, providing F-150 Lightning owners with the ability to harness solar energy for off-grid use.
Once a SOLIS model is developed and optimized for the Ford F150 Lighting, Worksport’s engineering team intends to begin exploring the feasibility and possibility of integrating the SOLIS Solar Tonneau Cover with the vehicle’s charging system.
In addition to the SOLIS solar cover, Worksport plans to offer the SOLIS and COR battery bundle for the F-150 Lightning, offering a complete solution for clean, off-grid energy utilization.
“Worksport is at the forefront of integrating solar technology with automotive accessories, and the SOLIS solar cover for the Ford F-150 Lightning is a testament to our innovative spirit and dedication to sustainability,” said Steven Rossi , CEO of Worksport.

"CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC" INDOOR TEST TRACK, POWERED BY COMED, RETURNS TO THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW FLOOR

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Mittwoch, Februar 7, 2024

CHICAGO , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Chicago Auto Show welcomes new and returning brands to its indoor electric vehicle (EV) test track, Chicago Drives Electric, powered by ComEd. This expanded EV hub will be a one-stop destination for attendees to experience the latest brands and to learn about all aspects of EV mobility and lifestyle, including at-home charging, range anxiety, maintenance and associated EV ownership costs.

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The Chicago Auto Show serves as the perfect backdrop to offer hands-on experience and education by industry experts."
Last year, brands that participated on the Chicago Drives Electric track tallied a total of 20,000 ride-alongs.
"Powering Chicago is proud to be a premier sponsor of the Chicago Auto Show and, as Chicagoland's No.
1 resource for EV charger installations, we're thrilled to support the Chicago Drives Electric EV indoor test track," said Executive Director Elbert Walters III.

New Data Shows Winter EV Range Varies by Vehicle Brand and Age

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .

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SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recurrent, the auto industry's leading analyst of used electric vehicles (EV), today released its annual report on winter range data .
The analysis includes range data from over 10,000 vehicles in the Recurrent community across the United States, as well as tens of thousands of data points from on-board devices that provide data on energy usage.
Key findings and new data are:
Heat pump technology emerges as a significant factor in extending EV range, even in temperatures as low as 14°F.
Audi e-tron distinguishes itself as a winter leader by experiencing the least range drop in cold conditions.

Ford and Resideo Launch 'EV-Home Power Partnership' Project Driving Vehicle-to-Home Energy Management Benefits for Customers

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Donnerstag, Dezember 7, 2023

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The F-150 Lightning already has the capability to power the home in the event of an outage through available Intelligent Backup Power.

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The F-150 Lightning already has the capability to power the home in the event of an outage through available Intelligent Backup Power.
"Driving electric is unlocking an entirely new world of personal energy management that could not only save our customers time and money, but also help support a more sustainable energy grid," said Bill Crider, head of global charging and energy services, Ford Motor Company.
"Successful vehicle-to-home energy management solutions would give Ford EV drivers as well as utilities and power companies the confidence to accelerate future vehicle-to-grid services never-before thought possible with traditional vehicles."
Project work has begun and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.

Kelley Blue Book Unveils 2024 Best Buy Award Winners

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a year of expert testing of nearly every new and redesigned vehicle available in the United States, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces the winners of the 2024 Best Buy Awards. The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers. The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.

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The 10th annual Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards stand as a comprehensive recognition program, spotlighting the premier models in vehicle segments most pertinent to new-car shoppers.
The award categories have evolved over the years to adapt to the dynamic automotive landscape and this year the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards include 14 categories with the highest accolade of Best New Model awarded to the 2024 Toyota Prius.
There is good reason Kelley Blue Book is naming the 2024 F-150 a Best Buy Award winner among full-size trucks for the 10th consecutive year: Year after year, it sets the bar for capability, fuel economy, and technology.
For more information and full coverage of the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, including full editorial comments about each model, pricing details, photos and more, visit https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2024/ .

Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia, Electrifies Driving Experience with the Latest All-Electric Ford Models

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Freitag, November 17, 2023

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WINDER, Ga., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a bold step towards a greener automotive landscape, Akins Ford proudly announces the availability of the latest Ford all-electric vehicles at its dealership. This move underscores Akins Ford's commitment to offering cutting-edge automotive solutions that align with the evolving preferences of environmentally conscious drivers.

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WINDER, Ga., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a bold step towards a greener automotive landscape, Akins Ford proudly announces the availability of the latest Ford all-electric vehicles at its dealership.
As the automotive industry transforms towards sustainable practices, the dealership takes the lead in introducing the latest fleet of all-electric Ford vehicles.
The all-electric Ford vehicles available at Akins Ford are designed to operate solely on electric power, producing zero tailpipe emissions.
Customers can log on to the akinsford.com website to learn about the latest Ford all-electric models, vehicle offers and repair services at the Akins Ford dealership.

Rivian R1S Shows Slowest MP6® Charging Performance to Date in AMCI Testing's Real-World, Fast-Charge Test

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Dienstag, November 14, 2023

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As a reminder, the MP6 test regimen currently takes place at the nation's most available public charging network -- the Tesla Supercharger fitted with a 'Magic Dock' adapter and measures miles of range added from 10% SOC (state of charge) with a 6 minute fast-charge.

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Nobody wants to spend more time "fueling", or charging, than they absolutely must when away from home, on a trip, or low on charge.
When compared to your primary fueling option – gasoline for ICE and Hybrids – without fast, reliable, public charging BEVs will never be as convenient.
In the coming weeks and months, as OEMs provide vehicles, AMCI Testing will publish further MP6® test results.
Go to www.amcitesting.com and vote where the Lightning will fall on the leaderboard, or, sign-up to receive updates as they occur.

Operation Santa Claus: 11 U-Haul Stores Collecting Gifts for Children

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Donnerstag, November 9, 2023

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Starting this week, 11 U-Haul stores across Maricopa County are serving as drop-off locations for new unwrapped toys, new children's clothing items and non-perishable packaged food items for Operation Santa Claus.

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Starting this week, 11 U-Haul stores across Maricopa County are serving as drop-off locations for new unwrapped toys, new children's clothing items and non-perishable packaged food items for Operation Santa Claus.
Each store has a marked donation box in its retail showroom where gifts will be collected through Dec. 20.
For a list of all Operation Santa Claus collection points, please visit givetotheclaus.com .
U-Haul has been a sponsor of Operation Santa Claus for many years, supporting the mission of Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln to ensure more at-risk children experience the joy and excitement of Christmas.