Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Ford is taking reservations with a $100 deposit. The F-150 Lightning is a massive moment for our Ford team. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. F-150 Lightning targets 563 horsepower, 775 lb.-ft.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

Ford will begin shipping units of the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to dealers in the coming days after the pickup received an “Ok-To-Buy” status on all trims. Ford representatives confirmed to Teslarati earlier today that Ford will begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealership locations in the coming days.

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Teslarati

MAY 19, 2022

Ford’s introductory all-electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, recently began production, and finished units are flooding parking lots near the automaker’s Dearborn production plant, preparing to make their way to dealerships as demo vehicles. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

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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Teslarati

MARCH 3, 2024

Ford is recalling over 200 F-150 Lightning units due to a loose or missing retention nut on the high-voltage battery that could increase the risk of a fire. The NHTSA Recall number for the F-150 Lightning issue is 24V-144, while the manufacturer recall number is 24S11. See the full defect notice from the NHTSA below.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 2, 2024

One factor that is coming into clear focus is pricing, as Ford recently found out with the Mustang Mach-E. Ford knocked several thousand dollars off the Mach-E’s price earlier this year and has offered aggressive financing deals with interest rates as low as zero percent. & & [Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 29, 2022

While auto manufacturers and dealers do their best to make sure technicians know how to work on every vehicle that the brand sells, they can’t possibly bring every technician up to the knowledge and skill level of the company’s top engineers and experts.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 19, 2023

Car dealers in Florida have rammed through a new law protecting them from manufacturer rules for electric cars, such as not adding surcharges to MSRP.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

Following a nine-week hold on F-150 Lightning allocations to dealers, Ford has announced it will be resuming shipments. Despite stalling deliveries of the all-electric F-150 pickup, your author has noticed there still seemed to be a more-than-healthy number of trucks sitting around on nearby Ford lots.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2024

Ford is shifting its production strategy toward two gas vehicles, with the automaker this week reiterating plans to reduce production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Last month, Ford initially announced its plans to cut F-150 Lightning production by around half.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Ford of Germany has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Ford dealers association FHD GmbH and DB Rent GmbH —the company behind Flinkster car sharing—for a new car sharing platform. FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed, nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ford has said it will restart construction on the electric vehicle battery facility it’s building in Marshall, Michigan, after pausing work when the UAW strike kicked off a couple months ago. From Ford: While we remain bullish on our long-term strategy for electric vehicles, we are re-timing and resizing some investments.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 5, 2021

Ford Motors to Manufacture Batteries. Ford motors is always known for their higher standards and the first Electric Car from Ford Motors was released in the year of 2009. They released the Ford Mustang Mach-E an electric SUV which has won the 2021 North American SUV of the year award. Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. But the public has remained broadly hesitant to climb aboard the bandwagon as the downsides of EV manufacturing became more apparent.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ford and Reviver, a digital license plate manufacturer, have teamed up to install the technology on new vehicles at the dealer. Ford dealers in states where the plates are approved can install them at the point of sale, or buyers can order the plates online.&

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Florida Statute 320.645, “manufacturers may engage in direct-sales of motor vehicles provided there are no franchised dealerships selling such vehicles within the state.” Currently, there are no restrictions on direct-to-consumer sales in Florida.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ford is recalling 238,364 Explorer SUVs over a defect that could result in a loss of motive power or possible rollaway risk. Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is worried that the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture under heavy torque loads. Image: Ford Motor Co.]

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This was the case between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley. Massive congrats to the incredible Tesla team, from design through to manufacturing, for making Cybertruck real! The two CEOs’ rapport has been evident for some time, with Musk openly supporting Ford’s EV strategy in the past. I love you,” Musk wrote.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars are the first automakers to support the program directly, but Redwood will accept all lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in the state. Redwood will work directly with dealers and dismantlers in California to identify and recover end-of-life packs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Ford’s hands-free Active Drive Assist feature will arrive first on 2021 F-150 and 2021 Mustang Mach-E, included as standard on certain models or as relatively affordable option on others, with both vehicles becoming available to customers in late 2020. The Ford Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 package for $1,595.

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

Ford announced today that it is on track to increase production of the F-150 Lightning’s various trims, including the high-demand XLT model, as capacity will continue to ramp up at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center this fall, decreasing customer wait times. As we scale production, we are making this possible.” I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-59 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 HP).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus and Ford E-450 Cutaway. The new Lightning Electric Ford E-450 model will offer peak power of 220 kW (295 hp). —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning Systems.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford Pro will collaborate with global sustainability leaders Ecolab to speed up the electrification of its vehicle fleet, with a goal of transitioning to a 100% fully electric commercial fleet by 2030. Ford Pro productivity software and service solutions have been shown to help optimize fleet operations.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Update 1:46 PM EST: paragraph 3 updated with quote from Ford Ford is halting production and shipments of the F-150 Lightning, its all-electric version of the best-selling pickup truck in the United States, citing potential battery issues. The stop shipment order and production halt were issued early last week, Ford spokespeople said.

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Teslarati

JUNE 14, 2022

Ford told dealers this morning to not deliver Mustang Mach-E units after a potential safety defect related to the possible overheating of a high-voltage main battery contactor can cause power issues. Ford will recall 48,924 Mach-E units from 2021 and 2022. Ford F-150 Lightning customer deliveries are beginning.

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2022

Last month, Ford recalled over 48,000 Mustang Mach-E units over battery connector issues. Ford has now introduced a fix for the problem that can be implemented via the company’s dealership network. In the worst cases, the vehicle would stop and need to be towed to a dealer. Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2018

Ford Motor Company has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new organization charged with accelerating Ford’s autonomous vehicles (AV) business to capitalize on market opportunities. Ford expects to invest $4 billion in its AV efforts through 2023, including its $1 billion investment in Argo AI.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

Ford said it would restart production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on March 13 after a multiple-week manufacturing stoppage. At least one vehicle displayed a battery issue, but Ford had found the root cause of the problem just one day after announcing the production stoppage, it said.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 20, 2021

Ford F-150 electric pickup. A few days ago, ford teased their electric pickup and revealed it recently. Let’s know more about the Ford F-150 electric pickup. Let’s know more about the Ford F-150 electric pickup. Ford F-150 is one one of the most successful pickup truck in the United States. About F-150.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Beyond maybe a tank of gas (two if you’re lucky) at time of purchase, the job of fueling the vehicle wasn’t something manufacturers or dealers participated in. Traditionally, automakers haven’t been very involved in powering the vehicles they sell.

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Teslarati

APRIL 9, 2021

Ford is reportedly dealing with some software issues that are affecting the charging capability of the 12-volt battery in the Mustang Mach-E. In the rare instances where this still occurs, customers can now contact their local EV-certified Ford dealer to have the matter resolved.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2013

Ford Motor Company is recalling model year 2013 C-Max hybrid vehicles, without panoramic roofs, that were manufactured 19 January 2012 through 25 June 2013. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a plastic energy absorber between the headliner and the roof on both the left and right side of the vehicles.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Ford launches new EV charging project for its commercial customers shift to electric . Ford has announced that it is launching a new project that helps its commercial customers to make a shift to electric vehicles. Ford plans to sell EV charging installation equipment and software management tools. I will secure it.”

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

Nat G CNG Solutions, a Houston-based company specializing in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle upgrades, has been selected as a Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM). Ford instituted the QVM Program to improve quality assurance for Ford vehicle modifications, including natural gas vehicle upgrades.

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