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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Ford’s $30K EV Truck Stacks Up Against an Expedition in Spy Shots

Ford is testing a new sub-$30,000 electric pickup on its in-house Universal EV platform, using a cost-efficient LFP battery to meet the target price. Spotted in Dearborn beside an Expedition, the compact truck appears very small with a notably low roof aimed at maximizing range, aided by aerodynamic bits like a sloped windshield, aero tires, a roof spoiler, and wheel covers that Ford says boost efficiency by about 15% versus rival pickups. The architecture emphasizes weight and parts reduction, including a lighter 48V system and a large infotainment display inside. Ford has not revealed motor or battery specifics yet, and while a 2027 debut is expected, a Ranchero revival has been speculated but not confirmed.

via Carscoops|

#aerodynamics #electric-vehicles #ev-truck

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

GM’s Bolt: The Fast-Charging Outlier Fueled by a China-made LFP Pack

GM’s Bolt uses a Chinese-sourced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) pack that runs at a higher nominal voltage (near 400V), enabling a 10–80% charge in about 26 minutes—faster than GM’s Ultium-pack models that run around 290V and rely on high current. This speed comes from the Bolt’s LFP chemistry and different pack architecture, but the article notes there’s a catch to the Bolt’s approach that’s explored in a fuller drive review.

via InsideEVs|

#battery-voltage #chevy-bolt #ev-charging

technology5 months ago•10 min saved

Bolt Reborn: Chevy’s 2027 EV brings faster charging and an LFP battery

Chevrolet resurrects the Bolt as the 2027 model, swapping in a 65 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate pack for about 262 miles of range, 210 hp front‑drive, and 0–60 mph in 6.8 seconds. It supports up to 150 kW DC fast charging via a Tesla-style NACS socket, runs Android Automotive OS, and offers RS and LT trims priced around $32,995 and $28,995 respectively. Production at Fairfax, Kansas is planned to last only about 18 months before GM retools the plant for gasoline models, making this a short-lived revival.

via Ars Technica|

#chevrolet-bolt #dc-fast-charging #electric-vehicle