Ford is making car parts out of olive trees [video]
Ford is combining olive branches and twigs with recycled plastic in a pilot to make auto parts – and the results are looking promising.
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Hyundai-Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023
Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era.
Expand Expanding CloseFord draws up an Ultium-like EV platform for any vehicle type, from trucks to small coupes
Is Ford taking a page from rival GM? A new patent filing hints an Ultium-like EV platform could be in the works to power Ford’s next-gen electric pickup, or any other electric car, for that matter.
Expand Expanding CloseFord secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023
Ford remained the second top-selling EV brand in the US, behind only Tesla, after selling nearly 26,000 EVs in Q4. The F-150 Lightning was America’s best-selling electric truck in 2023, while the Mustang Mach-E had its best sales year yet.
Expand Expanding CloseFord updates 2024 F-150 Lightning prices, the best-selling electric pickup in the US
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup in the US after a record fourth quarter. As demand continues to grow, Ford is adjusting 2024 F-150 Lightning prices and trim packages.
Expand Expanding CloseFord will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets
As Ford struggles amid the industry’s shift to EVs, the automaker plans to lean into its hybrids. In a move that mirrors Toyota, Ford is scaling back its transition to EVs to bet on hybrids.
Expand Expanding CloseFord draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford is looking to upgrade the experience of a future electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors.
Expand Expanding CloseFord confirms half of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 as some are opting out
About half of Ford dealers have opted to sell EVs in 2024. Ford’s EV dealer program has around 1,550 participants. That’s down from around two-thirds around this time last year.
Expand Expanding CloseFord’s latest F-150 Lightning frunk idea would make it the ultimate work truck
The F-150 Lightning is already the smartest truck Ford has ever built, but the company wants to make it even more functional. Ford’s latest idea for the Lightning frunk could make it the best work (or tailgating) truck, too.
Expand Expanding CloseFord ‘absolutely’ working with Google Maps for EV Route Planning like Apple Maps on CarPlay
Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature.
Expand Expanding CloseGetting doored is every cyclist’s fear, but next-gen car tech aims to curb it
Getting doored – when a car door unexpectedly flings open and you crash into it – is one of the most underestimated dangers to cyclists. While some cars have exit warning systems to protect cyclists, next-gen cars from Volkswagen and Ford attempts to push that technology a bit further.
Expand Expanding CloseSee how Ford builds its F-150 Lightning electric pickup [Video]
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the top-selling electric truck in the US through November. As production at its Rouge EV plant ramps up, a new video gives us an inside look at how Ford builds its Lightning in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseFord to help F-150 Lightning owners save on electricity costs with new V2H partnership
Ford aims to help F-150 Lightning owners save on monthly electricity costs with a new vehicle-to-home (V2H) partnership. The “first-of-its-kind collaboration” will use the Lightning’s powerful battery with smart thermostat tech to unlock new savings.
Expand Expanding CloseFord Mustang Mach-E to lose EV tax credit
If you are thinking about buying Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E, you may want to do so before the end of the year. Ford expects the Mach-E will no longer qualify for the federal EV tax credit.
Expand Expanding CloseFord hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes bestselling electric truck
Lightning electric pickup sales were up 113% last month, propelling Ford to a new EV sales record in November. Ford is now the second bestselling EV brand behind Tesla in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseFord F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November
CEO Jim Farley announced the Ford F-150 Lightning had its best-ever sales month, breaking the record in November.
Expand Expanding CloseFord is paying 2023 F-150 Lightning buyers $2,500 for unmet orders
If you ordered a Ford F-150 Lightning and were unable to get the vehicle, you may be in luck. Ford is paying 2023 F-150 Lightning buyers $2,500 for unmet orders to switch to the 2024 model.
Expand Expanding CloseMichigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway
The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon.
Expand Expanding CloseFord loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program
After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then.
Expand Expanding CloseFord’s electric pickup charges up an e-scooter business, helping to double owners’ fleet
An electric truck powering an e-scooter fleet? Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup helped Max Rastelli double his e-scooter fleet using its powerful mobile battery features.
Expand Expanding CloseFord cuts back on major EV investment, jobs at Michigan battery plant
In its latest setback, Ford is cutting back on another significant EV investment. The company is scaling back plans at its $3.5-billion EV battery plant in Michigan as it adjusts to market demand.
Expand Expanding CloseFord caves on EV dealer program and will cut charger requirements
Following “changes in the market,” Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.
Expand Expanding CloseFord, LGES scrap plans for massive battery plant due to the ‘current pace of EV adoption’
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery cell plants have fallen through. Ford’s partnership with LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Koç Holding is scrapping plans to produce EV battery cells in the region, citing the “current pace of EV adoption.”
Expand Expanding CloseFord’s new electric crossover with VW caught testing for the first time
Based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, Ford’s new electric crossover was spotted testing for the first time. The Ford Capri will be revived as the second EV born from the partnership.
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