Electrek

JANUARY 9, 2023

Ford Motor Company will reportedly partner with LG Energy Solution to erect a new battery plant in Turkey capable of an annual capacity up to 45 gigawatt-hours (GWh). In order to work with LG, Ford will have to back out of a previous deal with SK On, the battery division of SK Innovation and a current partner on several other projects.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 9, 2024

Ford recently backed off its goal to convert 100 percent of its sales to electrics on the Old Continent, noting that it would follow buyer demand and produce more hybrids or PHEVs. The Puma Gen-E will also land later this year, and Ford has been selling electric Transit vans in Turkey.

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Electrek

MARCH 14, 2022

American automaker Ford Motor Company , has outlined plans to expedite its push for EVs in Europe, promising nine all-electric models by 2024, seven of which are new to a lineup that already includes the Mustang Mach-E followed by the E-Transit next quarter.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Ford has begun production of the Deutsche Post StreetScooter WORK XL electric van at its European HQ in Cologne, Germany. Around 180 Ford employees are working in two shifts to build up to 16 WORK XL models per day, providing an annual production capacity of 3,500 units.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. Ford announced that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., 150,000 F-150 Lightnings for North America.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ford has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG and KOÇ Holdings to construct a battery production facility in Ankara, Turkey. While Ford has outlined a massive electric production overhaul in North America , it has yet to do so in Europe.

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

Ford has announced yet another investment in EV production, which will be critical if the automaker hopes to achieve its ambitious production targets. Undeterred, Ford announced that it remains on track to deliver on its EV production goals , including an annual run rate of 600,000 EVs this year and a run rate of 2 million by 2026.

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EV Specifications

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

LG Energy Solution, Ford, 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, strengthening the foundation for Ford's electric future in Europe.

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InsideEVs

MARCH 14, 2022

The three partners aim for a 30-45 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory to power Ford's commercial EVs.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Ford is dipping into the European market for heavy duty fuel cell trucks through its holdings in the Turkish firm Ford Otosan. The post Clearly Ford Did Not Get The Fuel Cell Truck Memo: F-MAX Is Ready To Roll appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Fuel Market Turkey 136

Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2022

Ford announced it has officially started shipping production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across Europe, aligning with its goals to electrify its business globally. Ford started delivering the E-Transit in the United States in February.

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InsideEVs

APRIL 10, 2022

The company has already received over 5,000 orders.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2015

European drivers are showing an increasing appetite for semi-autonomous driving technologies, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying trends in Europe. Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Through November, Ford sold 118,800 C-MAXs in Europe, more than doubling C-MAX sales from a year ago. in 2010), with the C-MAX range claiming segment leadership in Italy, Turkey and Ireland. More than 60% of customers buying this model have moved to Ford from other manufacturers. liter Ford EcoBoost gasoline engine.

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Teslarati

MARCH 14, 2022

Ford’s electric vehicle unit — known as Model e — announced today that it would take massive steps to expand its electric vehicle project in Europe. Ford announced the expansion plan today, recognizing the accelerating pace of electrification in the European market. “I

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InsideEVs

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This is an official indication that LG Energy Solution replaces SK On for the project.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 11, 2023

Instead, the company would partner with LG Energy Solution, the report says.

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Turkey Ford Batteries Battery 54

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Ford will offer the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines are fundamental to the Ford strategy of providing technologically advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver improved fuel economy and performance. By 2013, Ford plans to produce up to 1.5 To get ready for production in the US by 2013, Ford is investing $1.1

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2015

Ford and DowAksa signed a joint development agreement (JDA) formally to advance research on cost-effective, high-volume manufacturing of automotive-grade carbon fiber, a material poised to play a significant role in the drive to make vehicles lighter. Earlier post.). —DowAska Vice Chairman Mehmet Ali Berkman.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 2022

While the US Postal Service fiddles with gasmobiles, Ford Motor Company launches new E-Transit electric vehicles at the delivery van market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics Corporation have signed a collaborative agreement to begin delivering a pure battery electric version of the Ford Transit Connect van to customers in Europe beginning in late summer 2011. Repair works under the Ford warranty will be provided by Ford dealers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The actions—along with a previously announced initiative to reduce approximately 500 salaried and agency positions across Europe, with the Ford salaried reductions achieved voluntarily—affect 6,200 positions or about 13% of Ford’s European workforce. Ford plans to close the two facilities in the UK in 2013.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2010

AM General will receive Transit Connect gliders from the Ford manufacturing location in Turkey, and Force Drive electric components from Azure and supplier facilities in North America. Further MEDC High Technology Mega Tax credits may be available based on specific job creation criteria.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2022

Ford will offer a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans in Europe by 2024. The announcement builds on the recent creation of the Ford Model e business unit focused on the design, production, and distribution of electric and connected vehicles ( earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2011

Lotus Lightweight Structures will be responsible for upfitting Azure’s patented ForceDrive battery electric powertrain into Ford Transit Connect gliders from its facility in Worcester, UK, beginning in June 2011. The gliders are shipped from the Ford manufacturing location in Turkey.

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Turkey 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

l/100 km, respectively)—matching the EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2WD) powered by a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. 2015 Ford Transit Connect (2.5L). 2015 Ford Transit Connect (1.6L The 2015 Ram ProMaster City is assembled at the TOFAS plant in Bursa, Turkey. 2015 Ram ProMaster City.

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Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2022

Renault said it is considering at least a partial sale of its stake in Nissan as it plans to separate its EV and combustion engine businesses, much like Ford did earlier this year. Russia, Italy, Germany, and Turkey followed. Nissan shares dropped over 6 percent around the news. I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2016

Sales of SUVs in Europe (including Russia and Turkey) gave the overall market a boost with 20% growth and 1.11 These were the Nissan X-Trail, Honda HR-V, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Ford Escape. Ford, Honda and Mercedes posted the biggest increases amongst the top 10 at 7%, 5% and 14% respectively. million units sold.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2016

It was first designed for the Ford Transit van, which is assembled in Turkey. The success of the design has led to Ford introducing it on four other vehicle models. Production began in 2012. QCMS ships parts from Tielt to locations in Europe, USA, Brazil and India for integration into complete airbag assemblies.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

This year itself, it has announced two major joint ventures with Turkey-based Daiichi Infotainment System and Switzerland-based Aircom Group AG, while it bought a majority stake in Uni-Automation’s automotive sensor unit. Daichi is a Turkey-based company that offers cockpit electronics and infotainment systems.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2023

Ballard Power Systems signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ford Trucks to supply a fuel cell system as part of the development of a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle prototype. The partnership includes an initial purchase order for two FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell engines that are planned to be delivered by Ballard to Ford Trucks in 2023.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

As a result, cars made in China outsold cars made in Italy, Korea, Morocco, and Romania, while also closing the gap between cars made in Turkey and the UK. In contrast, Volkswagen Group, Ford, Renault Group, Mercedes, and Hyundai-Kia posted the biggest losses in market share. in February last year.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter The 2015 Ram ProMaster City will be assembled at the TOFAS plant in Bursa, Turkey. The front-wheel drive 2015 Ram ProMaster City will be offered in two-seat cargo van and five-seat passenger wagon configurations and is powered by the 2.4-liter

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

Ford will use module-less LFP (LiFePO4) batteries from CATL to cut costs by 10-15 percent starting next year. The company detailed its global vehicle portfolio plans supporting these production goals as part of its Ford+ plan. Ford announced that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., DEARBORN, Mich., DEARBORN, Mich.,

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Elsewhere, Russia climbed the rankings and overtook South Korea, while Argentina and Turkey—two big producers of vehicles—saw declines, having felt the effects of challenging economic times. Conversely, the Ford Escape/Kuga lost ground and recorded the highest drop in the top 20. million sales, followed by Europe with 17.7

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2011

Norwegian Post Ford Transit Connect Electric. Ford and Azure are introducing the Transit Connect Electric in summer 2011. In signing a contract for delivery of the new Ford Transit Connect Electric, the Norwegian Post is taking an important step towards its goal of reducing 150.000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

All governments should also support the transition of these light vehicles to zero emission vehicles; Kenya; Secretariat of Economy, Mexico; Morocco; Paraguay; Rwanda; Turkey; Uruguay. Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.

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