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Ford CEO Jim Farley responds to recent F-150 Lightning price hikes

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After announcing a series of price hikes for the Ford F-150 Lightning lineup, Ford CEO Jim Farley has responded to concerns. According to CNBC , Jim Farley has responded to criticism of price hikes that apply to the in-demand Ford F-150 Lightning. with a new mine and production facility. Albemarle Corp.,

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Visiting Ford EV Center, Biden says, “The future of the auto industry is electric”

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This week, President Joe Biden visited the Ford Motor Company Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, getting a preview of the all-electric version of their F-150 pickup truck, the highest-selling vehicle in the country. The future of the auto industry is electric,” said President Biden.

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Ford EV production push receives another shove

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Ford has announced yet another investment in EV production, which will be critical if the automaker hopes to achieve its ambitious production targets. Undeterred, Ford announced that it remains on track to deliver on its EV production goals , including an annual run rate of 600,000 EVs this year and a run rate of 2 million by 2026.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. The above challenges contribute to the complex nature of the automotive industry and its products. Examples of biobased parts in production. The production of these tires uses less energy.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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The Tesla Cybertruck production specs are here, and they are quite a bit different from the figures that were announced for the vehicle back in late 2019. The production Cybertruck, as per Tesla’s official page for the vehicle , now has an overall length of 223.7 inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 75 inches.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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The Tesla Cybertruck production specs are here, and they are quite a bit different from the figures that were announced for the vehicle back in late 2019. The production Cybertruck, as per Tesla’s official page for the vehicle , now has an overall length of 223.7 inches, a width of 79.8 inches, and a height of 75 inches.

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The Tesla Cybertruck’s most formidable rival gets a bullish battery supply update

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The Ford F-150 Electric, arguably the most formidable rival to upcoming vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Rivian R1T, has practically secured its battery supply. SK Innovation and LG Chem have been involved in a bitter legal dispute over LG’s accusation that SK had stolen its battery production secrets.

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