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Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois

Baua Electric

Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board.

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Ford caves on EV dealer program following IL loss and will cut charger requirements

Electrek

Following a loss in Illinois, Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. more… The post Ford caves on EV dealer program following IL loss and will cut charger requirements appeared first on Electrek. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.

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Ed Morse Car bolsters Illinois footprint

Baua Electric

When you’re talking about trucks, Ford, Chevy, GMC and Ram cover the vast majority of the market.” The post Ed Morse Car bolsters Illinois footprint appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. . “In those areas in the Heartland, so to speak, domestics is where you want to be,” Morse mentioned.

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Ford Pro Insure for commercial vehicles expands to Indiana & Wisconsin 

Teslarati

Ford Pro Insure expanded its insurance offering for commercial vehicles to Indiana and Wisconsin. Ford Pro Insure is now available in five states. Besides Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford’s insurance for commercial vehicles is also available in Arizona, Illinois, and Tennessee. Enter Ford Pro Insure.

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Ford layoffs increased at two plants due to ongoing UAW strikes

Teslarati

Workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) have been striking against the Big Three (Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis) for over a month now, and layoffs due to supply chain disruptions have also been ongoing. The post Ford layoffs increased at two plants due to ongoing UAW strikes appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley gives update on ratification with UAW

Teslarati

Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the automaker is working to get production and deliveries back to full capacity after ratifying its contract with the UAW. Farley believes the plants in Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois that were affected by the UAW’s strike are “on track to reach full production schedules in the coming days.”

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Rivian might build upcoming Ford electric SUV

Green Car Reports

Rivian will likely be entrusted to build an upcoming Ford electric SUV, due early within the next few years, at the startup’s former Mitsubishi assembly plant in Normal, Illinois. "It

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