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Ford E-Transit 350 Wins 2025 Vincentric Best CPO Value Award

The Ford E-Transit 350 has once again proven its excellence by securing the 2025 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Award in the Large Cargo Van segment. This marks the third consecutive year the electric van has claimed this title, reinforcing its dominance in the category. With the lowest fuel and operating costs in its […]
BC Hydro's Electric Vehicle Network Reaches New Heights in 2024

2024 was a record-breaking year for BC Hydro's EV network, thanks to the support of electric vehicle drivers across British Columbia. This milestone year marked the completion of the province’s Electric Highway and significant advancements in infrastructure, making EV travel more convenient and accessible than ever before. B.C.’s Electric Highway: A Major Achievement The highlight […]
Ford’s New Patent Could Protect EVs from Overheating

Ford Motor Company continues to innovate in the electric vehicle (EV) space, despite a tempered approach to all-electric production goals in recent years. A newly published patent reveals the automaker’s plans for an **equipment overheating protection system** aimed at safeguarding EV components during charging. This concept is part of Ford's broader efforts to enhance the […]
Ford Explores Hands-Free EV Charging with Innovative New Patent

Ford Motor Company continues its pursuit of advancing EV technology, recently filing a patent for a groundbreaking EV charging station. The patent, submitted on April 18, 2023, and published on October 24, 2024, introduces a forward-thinking concept designed to streamline and automate the EV charging process. As the demand for EVs grows steadily, Ford is […]
Future Ford EVs Could Get Preemptive Reenergizing Alerts

Ford has recently filed a patent for an innovative “preemptive reenergizing alert” system designed to improve the charging experience for EV owners. Filed on September 28, 2021, and published on November 12, 2024, this patent is a part of Ford’s ongoing commitment to enhancing EV ownership. This new alert system would notify users of potential […]
Electric Truck Batteries: Longer Lifespan Than Expected

A new study from Geotab offers some reassuring news for electric vehicle (EV) owners and fleet operators concerned about battery longevity. The study reveals that, on average, EV batteries retain 91% of their original capacity after five years. This finding provides a more optimistic outlook than earlier studies, which often suggested quicker and more severe […]
Ford Patent Filed For Fleet Storage Management System

Ford has filed a patent for an innovative fleet storage management system aimed at optimizing the way electric vehicles (EVs) are parked and stored in commercial fleets. This system, which was filed in December 2022 and published in November 2024, could enhance fleet operations by managing the complex needs of EVs in a commercial environment. […]
Why EVs Are Surprisingly Great in Winter Driving Conditions

Electric vehicles (EVs) often face criticism for losing range during the winter months due to cold temperatures and the energy demands of cabin heating and defrosters. While this drawback can limit the distance EVs can travel in colder weather, there’s an often-overlooked advantage that makes them an excellent choice for winter driving: superior traction and […]
2025 Ford E-Transit Ditches Standard Range Battery

The 2025 Ford E-Transit debuted this year, introducing an array of updates that continue Ford's commitment to advancing its electric van lineup. Originally launched in 2022, the E-Transit has already received several enhancements, including substantial upgrades as part of the 2024 model year. However, a significant change for 2025 is the removal of the standard-range […]
Ford’s New Tesla Charging Adapter: Robust, Reliable, and Ready for the Road

Ford EV owners now have a new and improved way to access Tesla’s Supercharger network thanks to a redesigned charging adapter developed in partnership with Lectron. This adapter bridges the gap between Ford’s Combined Charging Standard (CCS) plugs and Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers. After an earlier batch of adapters faced reliability issues, […]