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Ford joins PT Vale Indonesia and Huayou in Pomalaa nickel project; offtake agreement

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announced an agreement with Ford Motor Co., All three companies are making equity investments in the Pomalaa Block High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) Project through a definitive agreement. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. Morgan Stanley & Co.

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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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The 5G Automotive Association ( 5GAA ) hosted an interoperability demo of cellular-data-enabled connected vehicle (C-V2X) applications in Berlin. Vodafone Germany and Ford show connected vehicle technology (V2X) that could alert drivers to an accident ahead, moments after it has happened (via eCall Plus).

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Ford Rumored to Dump Parking Assist Moving Forward

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Ford is said to be in early stages of dumping parking assistance features on future models because drivers aren’t using the feature enough. From CarBuzz : The parallel parking assistance feature is part of Ford's Active Park Assist suite of driver-assistance tech. Image: Ford Motor Co.] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Ford F-150 Lightning comes with cheeky accessory that throws subtle shade at Tesla

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Ford F-150 Lightning owners who recently took delivery of their all-electric trucks are finding something unique among their vehicles’ accessories. Such scenarios are definitely plausible, of course, though Ford’s Tesla adapter is quite ironic if one thinks about it. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

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First Look: 2024 Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor

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With Ford having debuted the global version of the midsize Ranger pickup in 2021, the only question was what kind of changes would be made for the American market. However, Ford also invited us out to take a gander at the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor (more on that later) last week, and we wanted to give you a deeper dive here.

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First Ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford’s all-in on electrification and Clean Fleet Report had a chance this past week to experience the company’s commitment first hand—from the passenger seat. The first Ford F-150 Lightning pre-production units begin leaving the factory. Ford expects the Lariat and Platinum trim levels to appeal more to the personal truck owners.

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