Ford News
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The Escape Plug-In Hybrid is due in 2021 and could be the sweet spot between the Toyota RAV4 Prime and Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
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Lightning eMotors taps Proterra batteries for commercial electric vans
Proterra batteries will be powering a series of vans that aim for higher capability than Ford's own E-Transit that's arriving soon.
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Ford CEO wants more US battery production for stability, but it's also good for CO2
Farley's position on preferring domestic battery supply will also lower the carbon footprint of the company's EVs.
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Ford is making a $1B push to all-electric cars for Europe by 2030
With an upgrade of its Cologne, Germany, plant and a first electric car for Europe to be made in 2023, Ford is transitioning to EVs this decade.
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Ford ups investment in EVs, says they'll be "fundamental" to the Lincoln brand
With anticipation building for the F-150 Electric, Ford is boosting its focus on electric vehicles, including Lincoln luxury EVs.
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2021 Mustang Mach-E: How fast does the Ford EV charge up on road trips?
With up to 300 miles of range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is claimed to gain most of a charge back in less than an hour. We did a first test of our own.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E isn't a 300-mile EV for highway road trips; but it delivers what the EPA ratings suggest and possibly better.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E: Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021
The Mustang Mach-E is the first non-Tesla SUV to hit 300 miles, and with pony-car heritage cues it takes electric cars somewhere new.
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First drive review: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV redefines the pony car
The Mach-E is the first non-Tesla to be able to hit 300 miles of range in some forms; we take a first drive in a Premium 4X version rated at 270 miles.
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At 25 mpg, the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid is the efficiency leader of big gasoline trucks
The electric-truck invasion hasn't yet started. Is 25 mpg the leading edge of pickup truck efficiency?
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Report: VW-based Ford electric vehicle will be built in Germany
Ford is planning to assemble a mass-market EV for Europe, based on VW's platform, at its Cologne plant, according to a report.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Chevy Bolt EV: One of these is much cheaper with incentives
The pricing landscape for affordable electric vehicles has changed around the Chevy Bolt EV, and the Mach-E is one competitive example.
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Batteries could give Ford greater supply integration—on top of what one executive terms "the bigger revolution" in software and connectivity.
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Ford reveals E-Transit electric vans for $45,000, ready to scale up
The Ford E-Transit lineup of electric vans will come in a range of configurations, with enough battery for crosstown deliveries.
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Ford says E-Transit vans will meet growing demand for electric delivery services
The lineup of Ford E-Transit electric vans on the way will help address an increased awareness of the carbon footprint of delivery services.
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Ford is betting on commercial electric vehicles, affordable EVs, says CEO
Ford is aiming for some radical changes in its business, rather than its product, as it ramps up to make affordable electric vehicles.
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Ford plug-in hybrid issue prompts it to pool CO2 credits with Volvo in Europe
Due partly to an issue that has delayed some plug-in hybrid models, Ford will pay Volvo for some of its credits in order to meet EU carbon dioxide rules.
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Ford's rival to Autopilot and Super Cruise: Priced, and coming to Mach-E electric SUV
Active Drive Assist will allow hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of highways in North America—in more than 100,000 vehicles in the first year.
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Ford is the Detroit automaker that hasn't sided with the Trump administration on emissions—and Ford wants you to know that.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV prices have been cut by up to $3,000 before arrival
Lower prices will help the Mustang Mach-E get an advantage versus a growing set of electric SUV and crossover rivals.
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2021 Ford F-150 hybrid hits a new high for torque, if not mpg
The 2021 Ford F-150 shows those who won't yet embrace charge ports how to get maximum torque without putting a dent in mileage.
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Ford plans to build 5 electric vehicles in Canada, beginning in 2025
Several of Ford's upcoming fully electric models will be made in Canada; the automaker hasn't yet revealed which ones, though.
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Ford F-150 Electric details added, as production ramps up for gasoline and hybrid versions
Ford has invested in Michigan assembly for the best-selling model lineup in the U.S., as it readies for an electric version due in 2022.
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Matthew Dear song remixes Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car sounds
Detroit-area electronic music artist Matthew Dear helps process the sounds of the Mustang Mach-E into his own new single.
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