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Ford dealers are opting out of Model e EV certification program

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Ford’s Model e EV certification program, which was announced last year, has attracted its own fair share of critics from the automaker’s dealers. Since the program was announced, hundreds of dealers have reportedly opted out of the Model E program despite initially opting in for the initiative.

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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas.

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EV Tax Credit Changes: Ford Mustang Mach-E Unlikely to Qualify in 2024

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The Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of them, as it may lose the partial credit it currently qualifies for. Ford acknowledged as much, noting that the model on sale now is unlikely to qualify. Just a couple of years ago, Ford said it planned to triple Mach-E production, and we’re now hearing that it will cut output.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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Westport WiNG bi-fuel CNG systems for Ford F-250 and 350 Series

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A fully-integrated, CNG bi-fuel system, the WiNG Power System is based on Ford’s new 6.2L hardened engine platform and will be available for order on Ford F-250 and F-350 pick-up trucks through authorized Ford dealer/distributors on or about 19 March. The Westport WiNG Power System carries starting price point of $9,750.

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

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Ford Motor Company will build two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. —Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. An all-new $5.6-billion

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