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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Ford learned “pretty quickly to bet on a smaller EV platform.” Ford is not the only one watching.

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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Ford will invest $3.5 billion to build the country’s first automaker-backed LFP battery plant, offering customers a second battery technology within Ford’s EV lineup. Ford is now commited to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in the US. With this $3.5-billion

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Ford to build more EV software capability at Chennai tech hub | Autocar Professional

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American automaker Ford, whch is known to be working on an affordable EV platform, is set to build more electric vehicle (EV) software capabilities at its Ford Business Solutions India operation, based in Chennai. Meanwhile, Ford is understood to be evaluating its India market re-entry.

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Tech: Exploring Ford 5th Wheel Hitches

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Tech: Exploring Ford 5th Wheel Hitches A Comprehensive Guide for Towing Efficiency This article may contain affiliate links. Choosing the right and affordable fifth wheel hitch is essential for optimizing towing efficiency. Impressive Weight Capacities: Ford 5th wheel hitches are engineered to handle heavy loads with ease.

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Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault

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Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. Renault announced plans to launch the Twingo e-Tech successor, the Legend, last November. 4 (right) Volkswagen and Renault go solo on affordable EVs Renault plans to continue developing the Twingo EV, which is set to launch in 2026.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. million in 2030.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. million in 2030.

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