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The automakers face off versus a coalition of 17 state governments opposing a significant portion of the auto industry and rallying for greater emissions

Ford CEO Jim Farley pointed to the LFP battery chemistry—and its cost of about 20% less than other lithium-ion chemistries—as one way to meet Tesla and Chinese automakers on margins. But it will take a lot more than that—including a new direct-sales model.

By the time most affected owners get the required notice of recall, delivered in the mail, their car will likely already be fixed.

The plug-in hybrid crossover might not add up for four-season commuters—but it also lacks the design- and tech-savvy of Ford's other recent plug-in models.

The F-150 Lightning outdoes its gasoline counterpart in many respects—and charts new territory as a power broker.

The $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.

Ford also clarified that the Tennessee-built electric electric truck due to be made starting in 2024 won't be a successor to the Lightning; it will be in addition to it

PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.

Ford's plan to develop and sell EVs under a different business unit won't mean direct sales—but it could change the role of dealers.

The very quick torque delivery of the Lightning's dual-motor system can be an asset for winter-weather stability, Ford demonstrates.

CEO Jim Farley has considering walling off the company's EV operations from its internal-combustion business, to help shift to EVs faster and shed costs.

Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested Ford will shift to applying engineering changes that boost performance and profitability ASAP, rather than at mid-cycle refreshes. That could mean more range sooner for the Mach-E—and keeping up better with Tesla.

A brief ride along in Ford’s forthcoming electric pickup truck suggests it could be the best F-150 yet.

The next generation of Ford’s commercial vans runs on electricity and telematics.

With hardware offered through Ford and installed by SunRun, the F-150 Lightning will be able to power the home when the grid goes down.

The boost in range appears linked to a rise in usable capacity of its battery packs; over-the-air updates could open up more range in the near future.

As sales of the gasoline Mustang models fall, Ford plans to press the accelerator on Mach-E electric SUV production over the next couple of years.

The successor to the F-150 Lightning due later in the decade could be set for the sales volumes gasoline F-150 models occupy now, Ford's CEO hinted.

The Lightning's front trunk is more than a gimmick; it can carry 400 pounds, support a tailgate party, and serve as a work surface.

A cooling method being explored by Ford and Purdue University is considering using coolant phase changes instead of just circulating liquid; that could introduce packaging advantages and make the system more efficient.