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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. —Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

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Fisker creates “Fisker Finance” with JPMorgan Chase and Santander

Teslarati

Fisker has announced that through its mobile app, customers will soon be able to finance their vehicle via a partnership with JPMorgan Chase Bank in the US or Santander Bank in Europe. In addition to finance, the app will also be updated to allow customers to make other purchases. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

Baua Electric

2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here are three standouts from Tesla, Kia, and Ford. Tesla Model Y Photo: Tesla As Electrek reported earlier this month, Tesla is offering 0.99% financing for 72 months on its 2024 Model Y through May 31. Lease prices are currently unchanged.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

Baua Electric

2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here’s the latest from Tesla, Kia, Ford, and now Mercedes. Tesla Model Y Photo: Tesla As Electrek reported earlier this month, Tesla is offering 0.99% financing for 72 months on its 2024 Model Y through May 31. Get started here.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Equinox EV

EV Life

We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. Save Big on Your Auto Loan by Financing with EV Life It’s no secret that the future of personal transportation is electric. No missed savings. Lower monthly payments.

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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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At its core, the project is designed to be “future-proofed” and to evolve to meet transportation goals, beginning with connected buses and shared mobility vehicles such as vans and shuttles, and expanding to additional types of CAVs such as freight and personal vehicles.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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In the opening keynote at Ford’s annual trends conference, 2015 Further With Ford, CEO Mark Fields announced the next phase of the company’s Smart Mobility plan, originally announced in January this year at CES ( earlier post ). Ford CEO Mark Fields at 2015 Further with Ford. That’s where Ford Smart Mobility comes in.

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