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Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off

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Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD. And right now, Ford believes those EVs are coming from China. That’s what Ford is doing in Marshall.

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Affordable Audi electric, Ford police hybrids, Tesla refunds: Today's Car News

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Audi will build an upscale car on VW's affordable electric-car platform. Ford is taking orders from police departments for its more efficient hybrid police cruisers. Tesla will refund the full amount if it doesn't deliver cars in time for the full federal tax credit.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. Car News China reasons that the deal would likely be similar to the one between Ford and CATL—a deal GM leadership has criticized. Located in Michigan, the plant will make LFP cells under license by CATL but will be be run by Ford. car manufacturing.”

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. GM looks to CATL for cheaper LFP battery tech According to a new report from CarNewsChina , GM is in talks with CATL to license its LFP battery tech. It will be similar to the agreement between CATL and rival Ford.

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Notable Updates are Coming to the VW ID.4 for 2024, but Only the More Expensive Models

The Truth About Cars

Changes include more tech, new advanced driver assistance features, but they’re limited to higher, more expensive trim levels. 4 rolls into the new year with the same battery and powertrain options it had before, but tech improvements should help it remain competitive. 4 one of the most affordable EVs on sale today.

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Tesla May License FSD to Other Automakers - Maybe

The Truth About Cars

CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed the move, saying Tesla was in talks with at least one “major automaker” about a licensing deal for the tech. If it moves forward, the deal could help other automakers compete against Ford, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, which offer well-established competitors to FSD.

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Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others

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The Tesla Model Y complete lineup was recently added to the IRS list of qualifying vehicles that will give buyers a $7,500 tax credit. While it may seem like the company’s huge price cuts coupled with the tax credit would be good for everyone, it spells bad news for competitors that offer comparable EVs in the same category.