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Ford considers growing EV supply chain in Kentucky

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Ford is considering growing its electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in Kentucky. “Ford Motor Company is considering Shelby County for a small, specialized high-tech component manufacturing operation. A few counties away from Shelbyville, Ford and South Korean battery supplier SK On are constructing their $5.8

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Urbix and SK On in joint development agreement for high-performance anode materials

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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. In the US, SKO has two battery manufacturing plants in Commerce, Georgia, with the second plant scheduled to be operational in 2023.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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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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Kentucky-Argonne Partnership to Help Build US Advanced Battery Industry

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky (UK) and University of Louisville (U of L) are partnering with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory to establish a national Battery Manufacturing R&D Center to help develop and deploy a domestic supply of advanced battery technologies for vehicle applications.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000 —for those who are EV tax credit eligible—under the latest round of Tesla price cuts made last weekend. That complements the other Toyota 3-row electric SUV set to be made in Kentucky in 2025. It might also be EV tax-credit-eligible while other Model 3 versions aren’t.

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Ford receives Federal backlash following Chinese battery agreement

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio is calling for an investigation into Ford’s recent announcement of a new battery production facility built in conjunction with Chinese battery supplier CATL. Ford was not immediately available to comment to Teslarati regarding the criticism. Specifically, Sen.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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General Motors. Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. Tesla Motors, Inc. Duke Energy Kentucky. Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). Eversource Energy. Florida Power and Light Company. Georgia Power.

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