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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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Ford is cutting its F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds as the company continues to try and ramp manufacturing of electric vehicles and work toward profitability. Ford continues to struggle to sell its EV models, but its ICE pickups, SUVs, and cars are keeping the company healthy.

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

Baua Electric

Now we learn that two of the first EVs to be built on the platform will be a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Meanwhile, plans for a huge three-row electric SUV have been shifted to the slow lane. The platform will feature low-cost LFP batteries, and the first model is expected to launch in 2026.

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

Baua Electric

Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner. The American automaker’s leader admitted larger EVs, like the F-150 Lightning , are expensive to build.

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Rivian CFO: Company Plans Simpler, Cheaper Battery Configurations

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Rivian’s truck and SUV are two of the more compelling EV options on sale now, but the automaker wants to streamline its operations to increase volume and reduce costs. McDonough’s comments came during an automotive conference hosted by Barclays. Company CFO Claire McDonough recently shed some light on how Rivian plans to get there.

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Show me the money! Ford targets Tesla Model 2, MG4 and BYD Dolphin with new small electric car line-up

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So far in North America, Ford has invested in the electric F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E based on adapted ICE platforms. In Europe it has collaborated with Volkswagen, utilising the German giant’s MEB EV architecture for several upcoming models including the Explorer SUV and Capri crossover. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023

Baua Electric

The F-150 Lightning was America’s best-selling electric truck in 2023, while the Mustang Mach-E had its best sales year yet. After electric truck sales soared nearly 75% in Q4, Ford’s F-150 Lighting was the best-selling electric truck. The entry-level 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro features up to 240 miles EPA-est range.

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EV News keeps on coming

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Fisker Premium in quality, not price Fisker unveiled the production version of the Ocean EV SUV , with Tesla-level quality at less than Tesla price points. EV chargers Take it with you British start-up ZipCharge introduced Go , its portable EV charger, at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. Ford F-150 Lighning.

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