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Show me the money! Ford targets Tesla Model 2, MG4 and BYD Dolphin with new small electric car line-up

EV Central

So far in North America, Ford has invested in the electric F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E based on adapted ICE platforms. “It’s non-negotiable that we’re going to allocate capital to a new affordable electric vehicle … and you have to make money in the first 12 months,” he said.

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President Joe Biden’s Tesla-void EV speech gave Ford too much credit [Opinion]

Teslarati

Two of the four vehicles I have owned have been Fords, the most recent being a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The issue is, Biden seemed to give Ford credit for things that they’re just not very well-versed with quite yet. It was the best car I’ve ever had. My Dad has owned nothing but Fords for as long as I can remember.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Ford F-150 Lightning – EV version of America’s top-selling large pick-up truck is also the fastest and most powerful. The door to bringing the EV ute to Australia has been prised open with confirmation ICE F-150s are on the way in 2023.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. Establishing dealer network. Batteries not ready. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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