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Ford F-150 Lightning recall reveals battery issue that caused production stoppage

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Ford F-150 Lightning units were recalled as part of a battery manufacturing defect that halted production for several weeks. Details regarding the recall were released this morning by the NHTSA, which revealed the defect could be attributed to an electrical short-circuit. I’d love to hear from you!

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Magna to supply battery enclosures for Silverado EV

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Magna has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Magna is also making battery enclosures for the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Ford postpones EV launches to focus on hybrid production

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Ford postponed the launch of at least two electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on hybrid production. The legacy automaker is delaying the launch of a three-row EV and its next-generation pure-electric pickup truck. Ford isn’t the only automaker considering increasing hybrid production.

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Ford leverages EV production head start against rivals in latest ramp

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Ford has announced a massive EV production ramp for this year, leveraging its head start compared to its traditional rivals. Now Ford has announced its newest EV production ram, hoping to ensure its lead remains as more competitors enter the market in the coming years.

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EV sales slowdown in the U.S. may not last long: Bloomberg

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Reports of an electric vehicle (EV) sales slowdown this year have been a major focus for many automakers, but new data suggests that the downturn may not last as long as previously expected—and may not be as bad as many thought. ” Tesla’s Model Y made up a little over a third of all U.S. EV sales in Q1 , with about 35.4

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Ford reveals CEO Jim Farley’s latest pay raise

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million, and another roughly-$2 million dubbed “all other compensation” in the document. Credit: Ford The news also comes after Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis also faced historic six-week strikes from the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union in 2023. Although Farley’s salary was only around $1.7

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GM EV production efforts ramp with $491 million metal stamping facility

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General Motors is investing $491 million on its Marion Stamping facility in Marion, Indiana. The $491 million will go towards the plant’s preparations to produce steel and aluminum stamped parts for the automaker’s upcoming vehicles, including electric cars. The automaker announced the investment on Thursday. .

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