Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

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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Kentucky SUV Ford MPG 186

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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Tax Credit Tax Ford Kentucky 104

Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2012

Fitted with Ford’s latest green engine technology, the 2013 Ford Escape has started to roll off the production line at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky.

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Escape 2013 Ford Louisville 90

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

There is no shame if, for you, Lincoln means either the massive Navigator SUV or the chauffeured Town Car sedan, as these are the most recognizable models from Ford’s premium division. The Lincoln Corsair shares its mechanical pieces with the Ford Escape PHEV crossover, but that is where this kumbaya moment ends.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 102

Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

Ford will use module-less LFP (LiFePO4) batteries from CATL to cut costs by 10-15 percent starting next year. The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. 30,000 units of an all-new SUV for Europe, whose run rate will significantly ramp in 2024.

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