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JANUARY 19, 2023

million investment from the High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program for six teams which will tap into the US National Laboratories’ high-performance computing (HPC) resources to help manufacturers streamline their processes, increase their productivity, and lower their carbon footprint.

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Manufacturer Ford Batteries Battery 199

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JUNE 15, 2023

IperionX Limited has agreed a Scope of Work (SoW) for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX’s 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. This Ford SoW follows a detailed program of quality and strength testing of IperionX’s low-carbon, circular titanium metal.

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APRIL 15, 2021

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) made this call to the European Commission in a joint letter. The common industry/NGO request comes ahead of the expected review of Europe’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID) this year.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry? Making EVs cool The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric version of one of the world’s most iconic motor vehicles. For generations, people have swooned over the big burly muscle power of the Ford Mustang.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ford Motor Company, LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture subject to final agreement by all the parties to create one of Europe’s largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Turkey. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 14, 2020

Ford, with design and testing consultation from 3M, has developed a new powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR). Production of this PAPR starts today at Ford’s Vreeland facility near Flat Rock, Mich., Ford also is now producing face masks and leading an effort to scale production of reusable gowns for health care workers.

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Ford electric vehicles sales in the US were up 103% for November 2022 compared to year ago, making Ford the US’ second best-selling brand and manufacturer of electric vehicles behind Tesla. The Ford E-Transit continues to lead the commercial EV industry with 80% market share. of total vehicle sales for the month.

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Sale F-150 Ford Electric Vehicles 370

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JULY 7, 2023

Daimler Truck North America; Ford Motor Company; General Motors Company; Hino Motors Limited, Inc.; In turn, CARB has agreed to work collaboratively with manufacturers to provide reasonable lead time to meet CARB’s requirements and before imposing new regulations and to support the development of necessary ZEV infrastructure.

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APRIL 11, 2022

Ford Pro is now shipping the first production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across Europe from the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli, Turkey, a milestone that closely follows the start of deliveries to US customers from Kansas City Assembly Plant in February. —Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe.

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MARCH 31, 2023

announced an agreement with Ford Motor Co., This HPAL plant will operate under PT Kolaka Nickel Indonesia in the Pomalaa Block nickel industrial area in Kolaka, Southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.

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MARCH 3, 2022

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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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ford has announced that it will work with Rockwell Automation to improve EV manufacturing at three of its manufacturing locations. Rockwell will be working to improve EV manufacturing capabilities at Ford’s Oakville, Canada; Blue Oval City, Tennessee; and Avon Lake, Ohio facilities.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2024

Ford is finally permitting car dealers to list electric vehicles (EVs) below MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Ford also told dealers they no longer require compliance with its strict Minimum Allowable Advertised Price (MAAP). The post Ford permits dealers to list EVs below MSRP appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Dealers Ford F-150 Price 126

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JULY 15, 2016

Ford Motor is using new collaborative robots (co-bots) to help workers fit shock absorbers to Fiesta cars, a task that requires accuracy, strength, and a high level of dexterity. The trial at Ford’s assembly plant in Cologne, Germany, is part of the company’s investigations into Industry 4.0.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment.

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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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All-Electric Ford Concept Buy 397

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JUNE 26, 2023

million in funding to 13 projects through its High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation (HPC4EI) program to advance performance, efficiency, and vitality of the US manufacturing sector and drive economy-wide decarbonization. Among the projects selected were one by Ford and one by GM, both on aspects of batteriess.

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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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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

million units manufactured in 2022. Though enormous, BYD isn’t satisfied with dominating its home market and wants the rest of the Chinese electric auto industry to come with it. Tesla grew about 142 percent and has a strong manufacturing presence in the country, so it’s the best-equipped American entity to take on the Chinese.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Ford has become the first automaker to use 100% recycled ocean plastics to produce automotive parts. Wiring harness clips in Ford Bronco Sport models are made of ocean-harvested plastic—commonly referred to as “ghost gear.”. Those same qualities contribute to creating ghost nets, a fatal and growing threat to marine life.

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Parts Ford Mariner Escape 434

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

GlobalFoundries (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, and Ford Motor Company announced a strategic collaboration to advance semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the United States, aiming to boost chip supplies for Ford and the US automotive industry.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform. The vehicle can fully charge in about two hours with optional DC fast charging.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Ford has selected ArcelorMittal’s Fortiform 980 GI ( earlier post ) as the sole source of third-generation advanced high-strength steel (Gen 3/HF) for the revitalized 2021 Ford Bronco. Ford’s main objectives were to create a lightweight and safe vehicle and the company enlisted ArcelorMittal to achieve these critical goals.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Digital transparency company Everledger launched a battery passport pilot with leading automotive manufacturer Ford Motor Company to ensure responsible recycling of EV batteries. It is not only large auto manufacturers that can benefit from improved lifecycle management and verified claims of recycling.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Company are forming SmartDeviceLink Consortium ( SDL ), a nonprofit organization working to manage an open-source software platform with the goal of giving consumers more choice in how they connect and control their smartphone apps on the road. Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

Ford is cutting its F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds as the company continues to try and ramp manufacturing of electric vehicles and work toward profitability. The Michigan Assembly plant is getting a third shift as Ford continues to lean on gas vehicle sales to bolster its finances. I’d love to hear from you!

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AUGUST 30, 2021

Dürr has built a high-tech paint shop for Ford in Hermosillo, Mexico, in order to accommodate a new vehicle that Ford will be producing. The project in Hermosillo represents the largest order that Ford has given to Dürr in Mexico. The new replacement paint shop is located next to the existing stamping and assembly plant.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

But you’ll still have to find someone to install the unit into your home, to which the manufacturer has offered a $600 credit toward installation. The industry has also had trouble selling EVs down market, with the segment historically catering to more affluent buyers. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Solid Power, a developer of all solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, announced a $130-million Series B investment round led by the BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and Volta Energy Technologies. The BMW Group and Ford aim to utilize Solid Power’s low-cost, high-energy all solid-state battery technology in forthcoming electric vehicles.

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MAY 9, 2023

The seven projects, each involving a group of companies working in partnership on green transport technology, will each benefit from industry support, together with a government grant. million from the automotive industry. million awarded by government, matched by industry to a total £12.6 FCVGEN2.0 – Ford Motor Company Ltd. £8

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MAY 28, 2015

Ford Motor Company is offering competitors access to its electrified vehicle technology patents in a move to help accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles. In 2014, Ford filed more than 400 patents dedicated to electrified vehicle technologies. Innovation is our goal.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Siemens eMobility announced that it has worked with Ford on the Ford Charge Station Pro, a custom electric vehicle (EV) charger for the Ford F-150 Lightning. Earlier post.) The new charge station also features a peak power of 19.2kW, achieving the maximum power rating currently available for a Level 2 charge station.

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JUNE 19, 2021

Origin Materials launched its Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford Motor Company. The Net Zero Automotive Program is a sustainable automotive supply chain initiative focused on industrializing new materials to drive decarbonization in the automotive industry. kg CO 2 eq/kg CMF; -1.7 kg CO 2 eq/kg HTC; -1.5

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

Automobiles have become a new platform for innovation, and manufacturers are already using MIPI Alliance specifications as they develop and implement applications for passive and active safety, infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Ford Motor Company; Genesys Logic, Inc.; Analogix Semiconductor, Inc.; Hardent Inc.;

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APRIL 11, 2019

Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Solid Power ( earlier post ) to develop all solid-state batteries (ASSB) for next-generation electric vehicles. Solid-state batteries offer improved energy and safety as compared to current industry-standard lithium-ion batteries. High manufacturability due to significant compatibility with.

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MARCH 11, 2022

PG&E and Ford will test the F-150 Lightning and its Intelligent Backup Power bidirectional charging capabilities in providing backup power for customers’ homes in PG&E’s service area. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Ford’s Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan today makes America’s best selling vehicle—the Ford F-150—and started Ford’s industry-leading closed-loop aluminum recycling innovation ( earlier post ), which was then expanded to other F-150 manufacturing facilities including Dearborn Stamping, Kansas City Truck and Buffalo Stamping.

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