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Walmart picks Canoo
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Solid-state batteries are coming and they will dramatically boost range
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Vietnam-based VinFast, which will begin selling electric vehicles here this year, said it will begin installing solid state-batteries in its vehicles in 2024. Toyota, Nissan and Volkswagen are also known to be developing solid-state batteries, in some cases with assistance from outside suppliers. Introduction dates vary, but many should be in use by the mid- to late-2020s.
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Are more Lightnings on the horizon?
Rumour has it that Ford is planning to build battery-electric versions of the midsize Ranger and compact Maverick pickups to complement the recently arrived F-150 Lightning EV. Both smaller Lightnings are expected to be marketed in Europe, but sales in North America are also likely.
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UPS AND DOWNS
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