Ford, GM CEOs Open to Partnerships to Compete With China
The chief executives of U.S. automakers Ford (F.N), opens new tab and General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab said on Thursday they would consider partnerships to cut electric vehicle technology costs as Chinese rivals move into the U.S. and European…
Ecolab Partners With Ford Pro to Accelerate EV Adoption
Ford Pro will collaborate with global sustainability leaders Ecolab to speed up the electrification of its vehicle fleet, with a goal of transitioning to a 100% fully electric commercial fleet by 2030.Ecolab has worked with Ford to reduce and reuse…
Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Production as EV Demand Softens
Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab said on Friday it would reduce production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has been lower than expected. The No. 2 U.S. automaker said it would cut production…
The year America’s EV Dreams Met Reality
For driving enthusiasts, electrification is a dirty word. But when it comes to decarbonizing the earth’s atmosphere, the ability to harness clean energy, and simplifying the production process for automobiles, it’s no surprise automakers and governments across the globe were…
Ford Slashes Production Target for All-electric F-150 Lightning to Match Demand
Ford will cut production of its all-electric pickup truck in 2024 in an effort to match consumer demand. Ford executives signaled in October during its third-quarter earnings call plans to “adjust” production of its all-electric vehicles and delay about $12…
Ford Pro And Xcel Energy To Support Fleets With EV Charging Port Installations
Ford’s commercial division—Ford Pro—and Xcel Energy announced a new collaboration to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle charging ports by 2030 in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. The new 30×30 initiative, launched within Xcel Energy’s broader Electric…
Ford Rolls Out Partnership to Deliver 30,000 EV Chargers to Middle America
Ford is collaborating with a major utility company to accelerate the country’s EV transition and provide charging infrastructure in states where it’s currently lacking. Ford Pro, the business arm of the auto giant, is partnering with Xcel Energy, one of…
Ford to Scale Back Plans for $3.5 billion Michigan Battery Plant as EV Demand
Ford Motor is scaling back plans for a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan as consumers shift to electric vehicles more slowly than expected, labor costs rise and the company moves to cut costs.Ford executives including CEO Jim Farley and…
Nissan Teases Electric Pickup Truck, Ford To Build All New Electric Vehicle In Kentucky
Mention a new battery electric sedan to people and watch their eyes glaze over. It could clean your house, do the laundry, and make buttermilk biscuits for breakfast, but most people would rather stick a fork in their eye than…
Volkswagen Is Releasing An Electric Transporter Next Year Using Ford’s EV Components
An electric version of Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van will debut next year. For the first time, the Transport will not be based on the California camper but on a newly developed platform with Ford.Volkswagen’s Transport is one of the top-selling…
