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Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to address climate change challenges more urgently. To achieve its goal, Ford will focus initially on three areas that account for approximately 95% of its CO 2 emissions: vehicle use, its supply base and the company’s facilities.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley gives update on ratification with UAW

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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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Mercedes amps up renewables push with 140MW wind power deal

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Mercedes has announced a new wind power deal to ensure it reaches carbon neutrality as soon as possible. Still, one of the most involved has been Mercedes, which has invested heavily in massive wind and solar projects to power its European operations. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Ballard acquiring fuel cell assets from Daimler/Ford AFCC

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Ballard Power Systems has acquired certain strategic assets of Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corporation (AFCC), a private company owned by Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company. As a result, Daimler and Ford have agreed to sell AFCC assets to Ballard. This acquisition supports and accelerates our growth plans in two key respects.

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Ford of Europe Commissions Two Giant Wind Turbines at Genk Plant

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Ford of Europe has put two giant wind turbines, each with a height of 150 meters, into service at the Ford Genk plant in Belgium. The wind turbines will deliver a significant part of the electrical power needed in the Genk Plant, production home of the Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models. km long pipeline.

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Ballard acquiring fuel cell assets from Daimler/Ford AFCC

Green Car Congress

Ballard Power Systems has acquired certain strategic assets of Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corporation (AFCC), a private company owned by Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company. As a result, Daimler and Ford have agreed to sell AFCC assets to Ballard. This acquisition supports and accelerates our growth plans in two key respects.

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

Clean Fleet Report

The EV Pickup Truck from Ford. For 44 years and counting, the number one selling truck in the US has been the Ford F-150. When Ford decided to enter the truck EV market, it made perfect sense to extend the success of its Swiss army knife of pickups with an electric version. Same silhouette, different powertrain.

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