Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. Ford anticipates that hybrids will represent about 70% of the 2020 numbers, with plug-in hybrids contributing 20-25% and battery-electric vehicles the remainder, she said. Affordability. Nancy Gioia. Nancy Gioia.

2020 255

2020 Global Fleet Ford 255

Baua Electric

MARCH 10, 2024

Ford announced its exit from the Indian market back in 2021 owing to poor sales resulting in a loss of $2 billion here and eventually completed the exit process in 2022. Ford’s exit from India created quite a ruckus in the country’s automotive market as well as in the country’s business community.

India 52

India Ford SUV Manufacturer 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford Motor plans to invest RMB 11.4 billion) in research and development in China in recognition that Chinese consumers are increasingly driving global innovation. Connected consumers. China’s consumers are some of the most connected in the world, with nearly 600 million active smartphone users across the country.

China 150

China Ford Connect Connected 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2017

Advancements such as connectivity, big data, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence are driving new economic models for automakers, and most see tremendous revenue potential and consumer value in leveraging driver and vehicle data to offer mobility services, according to the 2017 KPMG Global Automotive Executive Study.

Connect 150

Connect Connected Market Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Ford Motor Company and Zotye have agreed to establish Zotye Ford Automobile Co., a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. Earlier post.). and board director of Zotye Auto. Earlier post.). —Peter Fleet.

China 150

China Ford T600 Chinese 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010.

Transit Connect 170

Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Ford is working with platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider Pivotal to build a software platform supporting FordPass, announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) ( earlier post ), that will enable the company to innovate rapidly and to iterate on new applications and mobility solutions for consumers.

Ford 150

Ford London Michigan Future 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. With the global car-sharing industry expected to exceed US$6 billion (£3.8

London 150

London Ford Available Cars 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Smart Mobility builds upon Ford’s Blueprint for Mobility ( earlier post ). —Mark Fields.

Ford 150

Ford London Personal Africa 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Ford is piloting an on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for its Dearborn, Michigan, employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart ride-hailing technology with premium customized shuttles, applying insights from earlier experiments and research with global urban commuters. Making a premium shuttle.

Ford 150

Ford United Kingdom London Atlanta 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2014

Ford Lightweight Concept. Ford Motor Company unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. —Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development.

Carbon Fiber 225

Carbon Fiber Light Concept Ford 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

In the opening keynote at Ford’s annual trends conference, 2015 Further With Ford, CEO Mark Fields announced the next phase of the company’s Smart Mobility plan, originally announced in January this year at CES ( earlier post ). Ford CEO Mark Fields at 2015 Further with Ford. That’s where Ford Smart Mobility comes in.

Ford 150

Ford Companies London Connect 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Microsoft Corp. announced at the New York International Auto Show that they are teaming up to implement the Microsoft Hohm energy management application for Ford’s electric vehicles. Ford is the first automaker to announce the planned use of Hohm, starting with the Focus Electric next year.

EV Smart 210

EV Smart Ford Charging North America 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Ford Motor Company.

Lithium Ion 236

Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More than 2.2 More than 1.9

2014 346

2014 Global Sale Motorcycles 346

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2019

In addition, incentive schemes for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen mobility are much needed to make it affordable. the Connecting Europe Facility). IRU has been managing the only global customs transit system for moving goods across international borders (TIR) since 1949. logistic centers).

Hydrogen 191

Hydrogen Europe Land Rover Automobile Manufacturer 191

Teslarati

JANUARY 29, 2024

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood: Ford and GM’s EV slowdown may benefit Tesla Morningstar U.S. ” Other analysts expect the effects of the UAW strikes to have a larger impact on GM’s 2023 numbers, as highlighted by Bank of America analysts in a BofA Global Research note published last week. What are your thoughts?

GM 94

GM Production General Motors Ford 94

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

Early in May major automakers, startups, technology companies and others came together to launch, MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible.

Companies 170

Companies General Motors USA BMW 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.

Ford 186

Ford SUV Michigan Tax 186

EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Global EV sales barely nudged 2 million units in 2020 , but could top 73 million by 2040. Drivers want a safe, affordable and comfortable way to get from A to B. EV Connect conforms to the stringent standards set by the U.S. Companies like EV Connect continue to drive the industry forward with charging solutions.

Charging 106

Charging Gasoline-Electric Manufacturer Standards 106

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ford Motor Company will build two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. —Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO.

Kentucky 397

Kentucky Tennessee Ford Building 397

Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Power, and could approach 11 percent of the global market this year. Instead, Lucid leaders see a bright future in cars that aim for maximum efficiency — rather than range per se — via smaller, more-affordable batteries. EVs may have seized a record 5.8 percent of the United States market in 2022 , according to J.D.

Batteries 93

Batteries Battery Supplies GM 93

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

American car giant Ford has finally come clean over its electric car plans with news of their developmental BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) car program announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Electrification is key element in the effective use of Ford’s global resources and talents,” John Fleming, Chairman & CEO Ford of Europe said.

Ford 39

Ford Motor Motors Motoring 39

Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company today announced that it is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a green manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market.

Ford 36

Ford Electric Vehicles Michigan North America 36

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co. We are also pleased that the TLC has agreed to permit taxi owners to place interim vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect taxicab into service as early as next month which helps our operators continue running purpose-built taxicabs. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer.

New York City 231

New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bill Ford on the prospects for EVs. At a media dinner at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford made some observations on the prospects for electric vehicles: “ Here we are today now, embarking upon something which is very different for our industry.

Plug-in 218

Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Ford Focus EV. Ford Transit Connect EV. This plan is intended to drive demand and position the United States as a global leader in manufacturing and deploying next-generation vehicle technologies. and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Chevy Volt EREV. Navistar eStar EV. Earlier post.).

2015 210

2015 Plug-in Tax Credit Plug 210

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

More than 200 such games have since been developed for the VCS—helping to spawn the sprawling, US$170 billion global video games industry today. The more affordable the price of a printer is kept, the higher is the demand for that printer’s ink cartridges. Henry Ford was a notable example of the the application of this scalability law.

Design 110

Design Price Standards Production 110

Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Author: Alwin Antony We know for a fact that there is a race going on in the electrification of automobiles globally. The research and design include developing cutting-edge battery technology to increase range and decrease charging times, as well as enhancing autonomous driving capabilities and connectivity features.

Affordable 75

Affordable Hyundai Electric Vehicles Ford 75

Driivz

JUNE 21, 2023

In a surprise May 25 announcement, Ford and Tesla unveiled a collaboration that astounded the electric vehicle (EV) industry, its analysts, pundits, news outlets, and the stock market with the news that Ford is embracing Tesla’s EV charging technology, dubbed the North American Charging Standard (NACS).

GM 52

GM Ford Tesla North America 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2016

Ford intends to have a high-volume, highly autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service. Ford has been developing and testing autonomous vehicles for more than 10 years. —Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and CTO.

Ford 150

Ford Companies Vehicles Environment 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

However, these innovations are too rarely linked and optimized in a way that can provide a convenient, practical, affordable and sustainable door-to-door trip for the user. —“Connecting (And Transforming) The Future Of Transportation”. Globally, in an urbanizing world, we are faced with a lot of complexity.

Detroit 342

Detroit Sustainable Transportation Transportation Connect 342

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And where current Tesla packs feature what Munro calls "a crappy cooling design" with thermal channels between cells—superfluous, because most heat is concentrated at cell ends—Munro says 4680 cells will rest atop a liquid-cooled thermal plate that's become a staple of EVs from GM, Ford, Volkswagen, Porsche, or Rivian.

Batteries 141

Batteries Battery Production Tesla 141

Cars That Think

AUGUST 11, 2021

He was therefore perfectly positioned to be the author of the definitive corporate history of the company he used to work for, in a book entitled IBM: The Rise and Fall and Reinvention of a Global Icon , which was published in 2019 by MIT Press. It has to be for General Motors, Ford, and so on. That's where its core strength is.

Personal 132

Personal Companies Corporation Future 132

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The ID family—intended to make electric cars affordable for millions of people—is based on the modular electric drive toolkit (MEB), specifically developed for electric vehicles. Globally, more than six million new Volkswagen vehicles roll out of production plants and onto the road each year. Earlier post.). With the I.D.,

2020 287

2020 SUV Sale Cars 287

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Yet, even with the global EV market share projected to grow from only about 2.6

Electric Cars 107

Electric Cars Electric Electrical Cars 107

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

The new Cruze will be offered in more than 40 global markets and goes on sale first in North America in early 2016. diesel already proven in Europe and other global markets. —Dan Nicholson, vice president, GM Global Powertrain. —Tom Sutter, Ecotec global chief engineer. A new, standard 1.4L Cruze stats.

Chevrolet 150

Chevrolet Diesel 2017 Oil-Sands 150