article thumbnail

Ford-led consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on E-Transit in UK

Green Car Congress

A Ford-led consortium is testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on the E-Transit in a small UK-based prototype fleet developed by Ford Pro. A test fleet of eight hydrogen fuel cell Ford E-Transits will run for six-month periods over the three-year project to 2025.

Hydrogen 434
article thumbnail

Ford using autonomous mobile robot to operate 3D printers at Advanced Manufacturing Center

Green Car Congress

Not only does it enable Ford to scale its 3D printer operations, it extends into other aspects of our manufacturing processes – this technology will allow us to simplify equipment and be even more flexible on the assembly line. Ford has achieved great accuracy with the robot, using its feedback to reduce margins of error significantly.

article thumbnail

Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

Green Car Congress

Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

Ford 195
article thumbnail

Ford Bronco Sport first to feature parts made of 100% recycled ocean plastic

Green Car Congress

Ford has become the first automaker to use 100% recycled ocean plastics to produce automotive parts. Wiring harness clips in Ford Bronco Sport models are made of ocean-harvested plastic—commonly referred to as “ghost gear.”. Those same qualities contribute to creating ghost nets, a fatal and growing threat to marine life.

Parts 434
article thumbnail

Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive, Mirai 845-mile range claim, social cost of Uber and Lyft: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Researchers see a lot of social costs of “deadhead miles” from Uber and Lyft. And Ford is deploying “charge angels” to spot-check charging. Toyota claims its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan can cover 845 miles—in a special use case.

Cost Of 165
article thumbnail

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

Green Car Congress

Lightning Systems has introduced an all-electric powertrain for the popular Ford F-550 Chassis Cab. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 hp).

Ford 522
article thumbnail

“Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000

The Driven EV News

Pricing of the Ford F150 Lightning with 4.5 tonne of towing and vehicle to load has been announced, and will be double the cost of the petrol version. The post “Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000 appeared first on The Driven.

Australia 111