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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years.

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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal With All Detroit Automakers, Striking Ends

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The United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement with all three Detroit automakers. But General Motors wasn’t far behind and managed to settle things with the union early Monday morning. There will also be an immediate pay bump for all unionized employees.

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Ford announces $3.7bn investment into EV and ICE projects, 6,200 new UAW jobs

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Ford Motor Company announced today it would invest $3.7 billion into the development of new electric and combustion engine vehicle projects, including new versions of the gas-powered Mustang and Ranger pickup. “I applaud the actions of Ford Motor Company to address these issues outside the realm of collective bargaining.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. DOE Award ($mil.). Technology.

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