Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

The Ford Motor Company Fund and the Georgia Institute of Technology are partnering on the US’ first conversion of a traditional school bus to a hydraulic hybrid vehicle that runs on recycled biofuel. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) donated the bus for the project.

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Teslarati

MAY 10, 2022

South Korean automaker Hyundai is tentatively planning to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the United States, and it could land in Georgia, where Rivian is planning to build a manufacturing facility. Kia also operates one of the largest automotive production plants in the United States in Western Georgia.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

SK On currently operates two EV battery plants in Commerce, Georgia. The South Korean battery maker is also building three EV battery plants in the US with Ford Motor Co. BlueOval SK, the joint venture between SK On and Ford, plans to operate two battery plants in Glendale, Kentucky, and one factory in Stanton, Tennessee.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia. Rivian an Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker has announced a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the second factory in Georgia. billion in investment round with investments from Amazon, Ford, and others.

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2023

Ford confirmed this morning that production of the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup restarted this morning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) following a shutdown due to a battery fire. Ford said the root cause of the fire was identified soon after it occurred.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with GE, in which GE will purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids for its fleet—Ford’s largest-ever plug-in electrified vehicle fleet sale.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2023

Ford has recalled 18 units of the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup, stemming from a battery cell issue that stopped production nearly a month ago. Ford said today that it would recall them due to “a battery cell manufacturing defect” that occurred over a four-week period at the end of 2022. I’d love to hear from you!

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EV Obssesion

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Batteries Northvolt assembles first lithium-ion battery cell at Swedish gigafactory EVS Georgia Offers Massive Incentive Package to EV Manufacturer Ford Mustang Mach-E to be tested by U.S.

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Teslarati

MARCH 21, 2023

Ford F-150 Lightning units were recalled as part of a battery manufacturing defect that halted production for several weeks. “Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks,” the NHTSA said. ” The cells were manufactured by SK On at their facility in Georgia.

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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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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Ford C-MAX Energi gets a combined EPA-estimated 108 MPGe city and 92 MPGe highway, for a combined 100 MPGe. and Georgia Tech.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Ford said it is stockpiling batteries to achieve CEO Jim Farley’s recently outlined goals of scaling production of 600,000 electric vehicles produced in just 22 months; a lofty goal for the Detroit-based automaker, which held its Q4 2021 Earnings Call last evening. Credit: Ford). Pre-production model shown.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2021

Ford and SK Innovation signed an MoU to create a joint venture—to be called BlueOvalSK—to produce approximately 60 GWh annually in traction battery cells and array modules, starting mid-decade, with potential to expand. —Jim Farley, Ford president and CEO. About US$5.3 We will not cede our future to anyone else.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Which brand confirmed this week it will build EVs in Georgia? Which electric sedan can charge at home at 80 miles per hour? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 28, 2022.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: Georgia advocates fight to keep the state''s electric-car tax benefit, a diesel advocate says the fuel will remain dominant in trucking for decades, and the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost adds grille shutters to cut wind drag. Georgia advocates ask the state legislature to keep an.'

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

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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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2021

They will help power SK Innovation’s li-ion batteries installed in EVs manufactured by the Volkswagen Group and the Ford Motor Company. Lioaccum dispersions are used as the conductive additive in li-ion cathodes to help expand li-ion battery capacity of electric vehicles (EVs), for increased driving distances and faster charging performance.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population. Power explores the most popular vehicles sold be state.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

SK Group has several factories under construction in the United States, specifically in Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. SK On partnered with Hyundai in Georgia on a 35 GWh battery facility. The South Korean company also plans to produce a glass substrate for high-performance computers in Georgia.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2014

The WattStation Connect network will enable Ford to gather information on charging station use. Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters. Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America (HMGMA ) in Georgia will likely boost its electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States. The Asian car company is also building a $5 billion EV battery cell plant with SK ON in Georgia, which is expected to employ 3,500 workers. Hyundai Motor Group is investing $7.59 billion in HMGMA.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois. The Ford F-150 is fitted with the 5.0L SoCalGas (of Sempra Energy) in California and Atlanta Gas Light in Georgia announced demonstration fleets in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The first of SK On’s two plants in Georgia began mass production of EV batteries earlier this year, while the second one is expected to be operational in 2023. BlueOval SK, the joint venture between SK On and Ford Motor Company, is building three plants in the US —one in Tennessee and two others in Kentucky.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. Hyundai is investing $7.59

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Baua Electric

JUNE 20, 2023

The Rivian offer is equal to oaths Tesla revamped the endmost pace with Ford and GM, which shocked business witnesses since there was once modest signal that non-Tesla automakers have been able to leave the CCS same old they’ve been the usage of on their electrical cars. Ford CEO Jim Farley joined Musk for the announcement.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

At CES, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Smart Mobility builds upon Ford’s Blueprint for Mobility ( earlier post ). —Mark Fields.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2015

At Consumer Electronics Show Asia, Ford launched a strategic collaboration with Haier (home appliance), Trina Solar (solar power) and Delta Electronics (power management) to introduce MyEnergi Lifestyle ( earlier post ) to China, a holistic approach for lowering the energy costs and carbon footprint of Chinese families.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2023

In the US, SKO has two battery manufacturing plants in Commerce, Georgia, with the second plant scheduled to be operational in 2023. BlueOval SK, a joint venture between SKO and US automaker Ford Motor Company, is building three battery manufacturing plants—one in Tennessee and two others in Kentucky.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford Motor plans to invest RMB 11.4 The investment will allow Ford significantly to build up its research and development capabilities in the country—especially at its Nanjing Research and Engineering Center (REC)—and will help Ford create more world-class vehicles in China, for China. billion (US$1.8

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Ford E-Transit (Source: Ford) Electrek’s Take Coming off a record EV sales year , Hyundai looks to maintain its momentum in 2024. Hyundai said investment plans this year include bolstering the number of mass-produced models and building its new EV and battery plant in Georgia.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

SK Battery America went through a long struggle to get its battery factory in the state of Georgia approved and under construction. That must have made more than a few people nervous, including automakers that were going to rely on those batteries to produce their electric vehicles. With work now well underway at the site […]

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The official’s entourage was impressive, as it included EVs like the Cadillac Lyriq, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Chevy Bolt. She also previously owned a Chevy Bolt and now drives a Ford Mustang Mach-E. It’s not illegal for a non-EV to claim a charging spot in Georgia.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces USD 77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire. SK, which supplies Volkswagen and Ford Motor, employs 3,100 workers at its Commerce, Georgia plant.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Ford has opened its new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, growing its global research team and accelerating the company’s work in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. At Ford, we view ourselves as both a mobility and an auto company, as we drive innovation in every part of our business.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The surrounding was once related to a boxy compact crossover, such because the Ford Bronco Game. AutoForecast Answers mentioned an early 2026 manufacturing goal is also enthusiastic, given delays in breaking grassland at the deliberate Georgia manufacturing facility. The R2S is prone to have related styling because the R1S.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Based on sales data from S&P Global, Hyundai Motor Group is behind big names in the global auto market, including Toyota, Ford, and General Motors.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s unclear if batteries from that model will come from SK, which has plants in Georgia supplying multiple automakers, as well as a BlueOval SK joint venture in Kentucky that will build cells for next-generation Ford EVs.

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