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Ford hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV with the interior space of an Explorer

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Ford’s CEO John Lawler said at the BofA Auto Summit Tuesday an Escape-sized electric SUV can offer the same interior space as its best-selling Explorer on its new EV platform. The American automaker cut production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E in recent months. Ford sees the real traction in these.

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Ford plans new electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25k – Charged EVs

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In February, Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that his company has been quietly working on a low-cost platform for smaller EVs for the last two years. The platform will feature low-cost LFP batteries, and the first model is expected to launch in 2026.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Shifting to low-cost EVs Although low-cost Chinese passenger EVs, like BYD , are not sold in the US, they are having a big impact on domestic automakers.

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Ford outlines strategic plan to investors; connected, smart vehicles and services, EVs and financial fitness

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The company recently announced it was exploring a strategic alliance with Mahindra Group as it transforms its business in India, and Zoyte with the intention of developing a new line of low-cost all-electric passenger vehicles in China. Hackett cites as a template the example of how the company reimagined the all-new 2015 F-150.

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Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

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Ford began researching the use of sustainable materials in its vehicles in 2000 and uses a number of them, including: Kenaf, a tropical plant in the cotton family, is used in the door bolsters of Ford Escape. Ford most recently introduced REPREVE in F-150. Recycled post-consumer tires are used in seals and gaskets. Resources.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. Establishing dealer network.

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