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Ford drastically cuts workforce at F-150 Lightning EV plant amid ‘much slower’ demand

Baua Electric

Ford F-150 Lightning production (Source: Ford) “Their intentions were to build 180,000-plus units. The move comes after Ford said it would ramp up Lightning production just a year ago. CEO Jim Farley revealed Ford was developing a low-cost EV platform. Starting next week, it will go down to one crew working one shift.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Production of the Roadster, the company’s initial product, ended after deliveries totaling 2,500, but a new version of the Roadster is due at some point. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative.

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Honda revealed its first electric SUV ‘Prologue’

Electric Vehicles India

But Honda said that it will debut an electric SUV for its luxury Acura lineup in 2024. The Honda Prologue is the first of two vehicles that Honda has planned to develop with General Motors, the other vehicle will get an Acura nameplate. That vehicle will also be based on GM’s battery platform. Honda (@Honda) June 28, 2021. .

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Another notable battery car, though its producer decided to skip the Shanghai show, is a super-low-cost, two-seat mini electric car that Chinese parts producer Wonder Auto Technology Inc. "But low-cost commuter EVs like ours is already a reality, within the reach of thrifty farmers." China auto parts firms face.

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