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Ford Teases Mustang Update, Possible California Special Trim

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& Ford has reprised the California Special numerous times in the past, with this author’s favorite recent effort being the 2007 – 2009 iterations particularly shod with Redfire paint which was only available for one year. Images: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider. The more you know.

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Ecolab Plans to Purchase 1,000 EVs to Electrify California Fleet

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Ford recently announced that Ecolab would purchase more than 1,000 EVs to electrify its California operations through the next year. & The company also plans to employ Ford’s charging and telematics services to manage the influx of EVs. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Stellantis Points Blame at California for Layoff Announcement

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Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat, recently announced layoffs that it blamed on the selective application of California Air Resource Board (CARB) rules. The announcement comes after a long drama between the automaker and the state of California.

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Live Blog: Tesla (TSLA) 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Thanks once more for staying with us for this Live Blog. 15:20 PT – “We’ll continue to expand in California significantly. This does not mean that Tesla is “leaving” California, however. He argues that Ford and GM have both made efforts to improve their human capital management. Credit: Tesla/YouTube.

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Ford Recalling Thousands of Cars for Doors That Could Open While Driving

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Ford doesn’t sell the Fiesta, Fusion, or Lincoln MKZ in the United States anymore, but the automaker recently recalled all three for an interesting problem. A total of 45,173 cars are involved in the recall, including 198 2015 Ford Fiestas, 41,061 2016 Fusions, and 3,914 2016 MKZs.

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Ford to Offer Digital License Plates

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Ford and Reviver, a digital license plate manufacturer, have teamed up to install the technology on new vehicles at the dealer. Reviver’s plates are in use in California, costing drivers several hundred dollars and an annual subscription fee.

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Ford and Volvo partner with Redwood Materials in pathways program for end-of-life EV batteries

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Ford and Volvo have partnered with Redwood Materials for pathways for end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. The program will start in Redwood’s home state of California, the company said in a blog. Ford and Volvo are the first two automakers to join the program. I’d love to hear from you!

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