article thumbnail

Ford plans new electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25k – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

During a recent Wolfe Research conference, Farley highlighted one of the main trends driving the move towards cheaper EVs: looming competition from Chinese automakers. “As Farley also hinted at doubts about the conventional wisdom that Americans will only buy large vehicles.

SUV 52
article thumbnail

Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

Source: Boston Consulting Group) BCG research found that 70% of US consumers are considering buying an EV. Ford is shifting from large EVs, like the F-150 Lightning, to smaller, more affordable models. However, the study found those holding out are looking for faster charging, more range, and lower prices.

article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

Plug-in 45
article thumbnail

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Posted by: AJ | Apr 13, 2009 3:24:59 PM Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. Posted by: J-Bob | Apr 13, 2009 4:48:10 PM "Dont buy the hype, version 1 was the EV1 which GM released in 1996. That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz.

Volt 41