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BMW EV targets, Ford hybrid recall, Aptera funding pivot: Today’s Car News

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Ford recalls Maverick Hybrid and Escape Hybrid models for a software issue. BMW is sticking to the EV targets it announced several years ago—50% fully electric sales by 2030, not including hybrids or plug-in. Aptera is done with crowdfunding. And BMW holds to its EV targets as other automakers waver.

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Cadillac Optiq previewed, Ford Explorer Hybrid dropped, aerodynamics and EVs: Today’s Car News

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Ford cuts some hybrids and plug-in hybrids from the lineup. There won’t be a 2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid, the automaker confirmed last week, and the Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring. Cadillac previews its lowest-priced EV. And we see how the aero obsession has returned, nearly a century later, in EVs.

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Ford low-cost EV platform, hybrids; Toyota US EV plant; 2025 Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News

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And before its Gen 2 EVs have launched, Ford starts touting its Gen 3 EV project that could face Tesla and China on cost. Ford CEO Jim Farley, during the company’s Q4 2023 earnings call Tuesday afternoon, noted. The Porsche Taycan boasts better numbers all around. Toyota adds to its Kentucky EV plans.

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Drive Notes: 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT

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Ford's popular Maverick pickup truck gets only minor changes for 2024. liter hybrid that makes 191 system horsepower is now optional. I recently had a front-wheel drive hybrid example in XLT trim. When the truck launched, I carped that the hybrid's throttle response was too weak. Images: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Ford delays EVs, Quebec incentive phaseout, EV rejectors as Luddites: Today’s Car News

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Ford promises more hybrids but is delaying several key EVs. Ford has delayed its next-generation electric pickup and 3-row electric SUV, while stepping up plans to offer hybrids, in a. Are EV rejectors behind the times? And will EV sales hold up with the phaseout of incentives in Canada’s EV hotbed?

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Ford Maverick Hybrid surcharge, Tesla unintended acceleration, GM vs. EPA EV targets: Today’s Car News

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And the Ford Maverick is now more expensive as a high-mpg hybrid in its actual sticker price, not just at the dealership. Ford made waves in making. The federal government investigates Tesla unintended acceleration claims—again. GM is concerned about hitting 50% EVs by 2030, through a regulatory lens.

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GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News

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Ford is offering some sweet Mustang Mach-E deals to fleets. And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids back. GM has announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. Rolls-Royce is recalling its first EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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