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Ford launches new global battery center of excellence

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We’re already scaling production of all-electric vehicles around the world as more customers experience and crave the fun-to-drive benefits of electric vehicles with zero emissions. —Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer.

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Faraday Future forced to delay deliveries, scrambles for cash

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Faraday Future never truly seems to be able to escape its whirlwind of issues, and even as it has implemented changes, those problems don’t seem to be ending. Highlighted in Faraday Future’s most recent announcement, the delivery of its first vehicle is contingent on a couple of factors outside of corporate financing.

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

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Rapidly improving fitness to lower costs, release capital and finance growth. The company recently announced a dedicated electrification team within Ford, focused exclusively on creating an ecosystem of products and services for electric vehicles and the unique opportunities they provide.

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First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

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The Department plans to make additional loans under this program over the next several months to large and small auto manufacturers and parts suppliers up and down the production chain. billion in loans through 2011 to help finance numerous engineering advances to traditional internal combustion engines and electrified vehicles.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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We’re also going to show you how you can save big on financing your SUV by applying for an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. However, the last few years have seen the sticker prices of some existing vehicles come down as technology and production processes have improved. Which Electric SUVs Have the Most Range? Volkswagen ID.4

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Tony Fadell: The Nest Thermostat Disrupted My Life

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If you’ve got an idea for a business or a new product, you usually don’t have to wait a decade to make sure it’s worth doing. But no matter where we went, we could not escape one thing: the goddamn thermostat. I researched the technology, then the opportunity, the business, the competition, the people, the financing, the history.

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Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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did in 2009, resulting in a significant decline in vehicle production, Fitch could switch the rating to Negative. However, the relatively muted pipeline of new products from the Detroit Three in 2012 could result in relatively weaker pricing growth. other to offer new products. than was seen in 2010 and 2011. Suppliers, in.

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