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Ford CEO Jim Farley responds to recent F-150 Lightning price hikes

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After announcing a series of price hikes for the Ford F-150 Lightning lineup, Ford CEO Jim Farley has responded to concerns. According to CNBC , Jim Farley has responded to criticism of price hikes that apply to the in-demand Ford F-150 Lightning. What do you think of the article?

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Ford EV production push receives another shove

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“Ford of Canada has been a leader in the country’s auto industry since it was founded 119 years ago, driven by hard-working, dedicated employees,” said Bev Goodman, president, and CEO of Ford Canada. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Tesla’s Autopilot probe worries Morgan Stanley with ‘reputational risks’

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After all, we don’t hear about every Chevy Malibu or Ford F-150 crash that occurs, but the false narrative that Teslas drive themselves still floats around in the form of catchy headlines or misleading articles.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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Note that the Rivian R1T isn’t a direct competitor to next year’s Ford F-150 Lightning , the all-electric version of Ford’s best-selling full-size pickup truck. A 135 kWh battery pack under the cabin and bed powers four 150 kW (200 hp) electric motors, one per wheel. Capable, quick, clever. Can Rivian follow that trajectory?

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The EV Transition Explained

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F-150 from the electric Ford PRO F-150 Lightning. While there are LED head and rear light improvements along with a more streamlined profile, the Lightning’s cargo box is identical to an ICE F-150, complete with tailgate access steps and a jobsite ruler. The 2016 ICE F-150 reportedly had about.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

In this article, we’ll examine some of the new changes to the federal clean vehicle tax credit , how they are affecting vehicle and driver eligibility, and what that means for drivers looking to purchase their first electric vehicle. Each year, the percentages for these components go up, making it harder for vehicles to remain eligible.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

Charged EVs

The practical effect is that the Ioniq 5 can use DC fast charging stations that run at higher rates than the 125-to-150 kW limit on most 400-volt EVs. Notably, Hyundai promises that every Ioniq 5 will include the ability to use far more plentiful 150 kW charging stations too. However, the electric F-150 exports up to 9.6

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