Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, beating analyst expectations. The F-150 Lightning remained the top-selling electric pickup in the US, with 7,743 models sold, up 80% over last year. It is also delaying the launch of its three-row electric SUV to focus on smaller, more affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, beating analyst expectations. The F-150 Lightning remained the top-selling electric pickup in the US, with 7,743 models sold, up 80% over last year. It is also delaying the launch of its three-row electric SUV to focus on smaller, more affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

“Notably, lower EV prices have supported EV sales volumes in the US, particularly for key Tesla models,” Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive , explained. Compact cars led the way (17.1%), followed by midsize (16%), pickups (15%), and SUVs (14%). FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2012

A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Steel can easily deliver the weight savings required to meet federally mandated fuel economy targets for most vehicles, according to a new 300-page analysis by the steel-industry information service World Steel Dynamics : “AutoBody Warfare: Aluminum Attack.” Earlier post.). —“AutoBody Warfare”.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. In February, sales of the electric SUV surged 64% year over year. EV volume was up 20% last year, but it was mainly driven by the F-150 Lightning.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

Some, including Tom Libby, associate director of industry analysis at S&P Global Mobility, expect the Model 3 to make a comeback this year. The Mustang Mach-E was the second best-selling electric SUV, behind Tesla’s Model Y. Source: Automotive News FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

To be distributed in Australia by independent BLK Auto, JAC has already commenced sales here with the N55EV electric van and will follow with the turbo diesel T9 Hunter dual cab ute in mid-2023. JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. 2023 JAC JS6 SUV.

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 2, 2022

Ford Lightning F-150. GM and Honda Bent on overturning the EV industry A series of lower-priced EVs will be built on a joint Honda-GM platform , the two companies have announced. Lincoln Star SUV concept. Corvette, Honda, Lucid, Polestar, and more. Chevrolet Corvette concept. Honda concept. EV Demand is on the rise.

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Teslarati

MAY 5, 2021

The ongoing chip shortage has adversely affected the auto industry, and Ford has acknowledged this. In April alone, Ford sold 3,365 F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid pickups and 3,695 electrified Ford Escape SUVs. In April alone, Ford sold 3,365 F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid pickups and 3,695 electrified Ford Escape SUVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

GM’s other electric models, including the GMC Hummer EV, start well over the $80K threshold for SUVs and pickups. Electrek’s Take Despite delaying production of several EVs, including the Equinox, Silverado RST, and GMC Sierra Denali, GM doesn’t want to fall further behind as the industry transitions to electric.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The startup carmaker Rivian was founded a decade ago by RJ Scaringe, but it didn’t go public with its electric pickup truck and SUV until the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. 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.

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EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

The sharp-lined VF Wild ute is the work of an independent design studio in Melbourne called GoMotiv, as is the VF 3 mini electric SUV rolled out alongside it at CES. It is now based in inner city Abbotsford and has 23 staff sourced from GM-H and Ford as well as internationally from auto companies such as Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren.

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Teslarati

APRIL 23, 2021

The auto sector is no stranger to tribes, as seen in the rivalry between enthusiasts of Ford and Chevrolet vehicles. The Mustang vs. Camaro debate is still ongoing today, as is the pickup rivalry between the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado. Such is simply the nature of the car industry. Congratulations on the Mach E!

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The Rivian can tow 11,000 pounds, on virtual par with the maximum 11,300 pounds of the beefiest Ford F-150 pickup, America’s best-selling vehicle for 39 straight years. The industry-first “Gear Tunnel” is a cavernous, side–to-side cargo hold behind the passenger cab, only possible because there’s no internal-combustion powertrain.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

But maybe since the predominant vehicles on the road these days are midsize to large SUVs, a big truck really isn’t so big. The dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD. The screen also is home for navigation and the seven-speaker Bose Premium Sound System with FM/HD AM radio, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SiriusXM.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. In March of 2020, I and an estimated 75-100 auto/EV journalists and influencers got to see (but not photograph) 10 of GM’s future EVs.

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Charged EVs

JULY 29, 2021

The Ioniq 5 sits on the company’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which it says is flexible enough to support not just compact vehicles but mid-size ones too—including an electric three-row SUV it is expected to launch by 2023, perhaps to be named Ioniq 7. However, the electric F-150 exports up to 9.6 kW of output.

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EV Life

JANUARY 4, 2024

These additional requirements are meant to encourage the auto industry to rely less on foreign countries like China and more on domestic sources for these components, promoting local manufacturing and supply chain security. Each year, the percentages for these components go up, making it harder for vehicles to remain eligible.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

This design evolution is what’s driving aluminum’s increased market penetration in the auto sector. The most important change is in the timing of exactly when new aluminum closure and body parts are added, particularly for large trucks and SUVs. This is a much different timing pattern than Ford exhibited on the F-150.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2018

CR said that in its testing, the Model 3’s stopping distance of 152 feet from 60 mph was far worse than any contemporary car it had tested and about 7 feet longer than the stopping distance of a Ford F-150 full-sized pickup. The test is based on an industry-standard procedure designed by SAE International.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

So for example, the base MSRP on the Ford F-150 Lightning Pro is $39,974. But there will also be a Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum trip with a starting MSRP of $90,474. Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): $80,000. If categorized as an SUV, however, the LYRIQ would qualify for the maximum $12,500 tax credit.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Other Fiat/Chrysler hybrid and electric cars and SUVs are planned after that.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 28, 2022

A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. Disrupting The Industry With A Total Shift. Yes, there were huge changes in the automotive industry throughout the years.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Ford is creating Ford Ion Park, a global center of battery excellence comprising more than 150 experts in battery chemistries, testing, manufacturing and value-chain management who will boost battery range and lower costs to customers and Ford. This event was, in reality, a marketing gimmick for the big auto laggards.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. It has already started to increase the cost of its Chevrolet Bolt EVs , which it had slashed last year, “due to ongoing industry-related pricing pressures.”

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. Posted by: Bob F | Apr 13, 2009 9:42:47 PM Despite factual errors and oversights in this article, you still make an excellent point. when they were forced to put NIHM batteries in the range was 150 miles. 150 miles is fine more. check your facts.

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