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Ford says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the difference firsthand. more…

Gavin Newsom's proposed $200M EV incentive program for first-time buyers would require automakers to match amount. Importance Rank:  1 read more

On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. more…

Ford is not planning to build electric vehicles in the US with China’s Xiaomi, despite a report claiming the partnership would “pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold in the US.” more…

Ford reportedly had preliminary discussions with Xiaomi about a joint venture, aiming to facilitate Chinese carmakers' entry into the U.S. market. Importance Rank:  1 read more

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Ford updated the Explorer and Capri Standard Range EVs with a new LFP battery and electric motor. The changes unlock longer driving ranges, more power, and what’s expected to be a lower price tag. more…

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Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque! more…

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Ford’s ambitious UEV platform targets low-cost, high-tech EVs for 2027 as the automaker prepares to compete with China, overhaul manufacturing, and reset its entire electric strategy. The post Ford’s new EV platform aims for the Moon, hopefully charging stations are included appeared first on Digital Trends.

The auto industry's week saw Ford lean harder into hybrids, WeRide scale its robotaxi fleet past 1,000 vehicles, Tesla struggle with slowing sales despite global EV strength, Nio press ahead with Europe plans, and GM announce a move to a smaller Detroit headquarters. read more

Ford will bring its Super Mustang Mach-E – an EV racecar that bears little resemblance to its namesake road car – back to Pike’s Peak after having its race win thwarted by inclement weather last year. more…

Trump advisor Peter Navarro said a potential tie-up between Ford and BYD could be troublesome for the EV sector and U.S. companies like Tesla. read more

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Ford is reportedly in talks with BYD on a battery partnership as it scales back EV plans and expands its hybrid vehicle lineup worldwide. read more

Ford CEO Jim Farley gives InsideEVs a progress report on its Universal EV Platform, starting with a $30,000 truck.

Ford buying batteries from BYD? The American automaker is reportedly in talks to purchase batteries for its hybrid vehicles. more…

Tesla Model Y remained the top-selling EV in US for 2025, despite 15% dip in sales with GM also showing a strong performance in EV market. read more

The Tesla Cybertruck program is in shambles. The latest data indicate production is running at roughly 10% of its planned capacity. Meanwhile, the Ford F150 Lightning outsold the Tesla Cybertruck in 2025 and was then canceled for not selling enough. Is this what is coming for the Cybertruck? more…

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Multiple battery capacities are also in the pipeline for Ford’s affordable electric pickup, the automaker’s EV chief confirmed.

Ford analyst praises compahy's decision to deemphasize EVs and Europe, refocusing on lucrative segments. read more

GM announced $7.1 billion charge for EVs, including $6 billion for capacity changes & contract cancellations. read more

The next generation of BlueCruise will permit eyes-off Level 3 driving, starting in 2028 with the Universal EV platform that will underpin a new small truck.

The $30,000 midsize electric pickup that Ford promises will offer more passenger space than a Toyota RAV4, will offer L3 eyes-off driving. more…

Ford is developing eyes-off technology similar to Tesla's FSD and GM's Super Cruise for its 2028 Universal EV Platform. read more

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Not to be outdone at CES, Ford announces a big tech push: in-car AI assistants, a unified “vehicle brain” and eyes-free driving soon.

After years of competing head-to-head with China in electric vehicles, the United States is now widely seen as falling behind – a reality increasingly acknowledged even within Detroit. When asked about the topic recently on a podcast, US carmaker Ford’s own CEO said: “There’s no real competition from Tesla, GM or Ford with what we’ve seen from China. It is completely dominating the EV landscape globally and more outside China.” For much of the past decade, the global electric vehicle market was...

The F-150 and Maverick hybrids soared last year as EV sales slumped.

Ford’s electric vehicle sales took a hit in 2025 after scaling back plans, including ending production of the F-150 Lightning. more…

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Ford calls off electric vehicle development

The Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on a supercharged Ford Mustang Dark Horse that costs roughly $30,000 more.

For the vast majority of truck buyers who just need a local daily driver with some capacity to do "truck stuff" the Lightning was an excellent choice

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Softening phase-out of combustion-engined cars would better reflect market reality, said car maker Ford has become the strongest voice so far among UK car companies in calling for the government to follow the European Union (EU) in softening electric car targets. The majority, along with their representative body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), have either been more muted or declined to comment when approached by Autocar.  Green groups and EV-focused companies meanwhile argued that the UK should stay the course and stick to its target to end sales of new ICE cars by 2035. “Following the EU ruling, it is clearer than ever that the UK needs to follow suit and urgently close the gap between our ambitious targets and

Ford's whole EV plan hinges on its new "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform. I always considered Europe part of the universe, but maybe I'm wrong.

From a potential CEO succession at General Motors Co. to Ford's EV strategy shift, here's a recap of top autos news this week. read more

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) has announced a recall of over 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential roll-away risk. read more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford’s $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more. more…

Ford issued a recall for more than 272,000 hybrid and electric vehicles due to a software glitch that could cause them to roll away on their own. more…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Ford's cancellation of F-150 Lightning EV production could benefit Tesla's Cybertruck. read more

Slate Auto, an EV pickup truck company backed by Jeff Bezos, has over 150,000 reservations. read more

Plus, 16 states sue the Trump administration for freezing EV charging funds and Scout Motors gets license to sell directly to customers.

Ford (F) is absorbing a staggering $19.5 billion charge as it dramatically pivots its electric vehicle strategy, shifting focus from pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). CEO Jim Farley described the move as "a customer-driven shift to create a stronger, more resilient and more profitable Ford." He emphasized that […] The post Ford Takes Massive $19.5 Billion EV Charge: Is This How to Run an Automaker? appeared first on Money Morning - We Make Investing Profitable.

The new Ford EV strategy is expected to result in an $8.5B pre-tax asset write-down, a $19.5B EBIT impact, and a $5.5B cash loss. Latest Ratings for F View More Analyst Ratings for F View the Latest Analyst Ratings read more

The Ford F-150 Lightning was a symbol of the electric future in pickup truck form. It’s now dead.

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After years of big bets on EVs, the automaker is putting more money into gas-powered vehicles, hybrids, and extended-range models.

Plus, China ratchets down new car pricing and Hyundai's leadership reshuffle brings an ex-Porsche engineer to the forefront.

The carmaker’s skunkworks EV division has little to do with Ford as we know it—and that may help reverse the entire company's fortunes.

We're looking at Ford's cowardice on EVs, as well as Elon Musk's record-breaking net worth and more.

After confirming plans to end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford’s CEO said the $70,000 EV pickup didn’t make sense. Instead, Ford is betting a new EREV will. more…

Ford's next-generation F-150 Lightning ditches a pure EV format in favor of a gasoline-backed extended-range electric truck that promises massive range and towing capability. The post Ford’s upcoming F-150 Lightning will still be electric, but you’ll need gas to go farther appeared first on Digital Trends.

The plant retooling required for Ford’s radical Universal EV Production system is about to begin.

Ford Motor Company this week announced a new business plan that includes new American-made vehicles and a focused battery energy storage business. The company will no longer make large-vehicle EVs, instead developing a Universal EV Platform for smaller, affordable models. “This is a customer-driven shift to create a stronger, more resilient and more profitable Ford,” said Ford… The post Ford to begin making 5-MWh BESS and residential batteries at formerly EV-focused US plants appeared first on Solar Power World.

Ford is pulling the plug on its fully-electric F-150 Lightning, replacing it with a gas-powered extended-range model that

The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

Tesla is perhaps the biggest beneficiary of Ford's decision, especially as it will no longer have to deal with the sole pure EV pickup that outsold it from time to time: the F-150 Lightning. The post Tesla stands to gain from Ford’s decision to ditch large EVs appeared first on TESLARATI.

Investors Gene Munster and Gary Black share their insights on Ford and CEO Jim Farley's retreat from pure electric vehicles. read more

Ford is discontinuing production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck amid a $19.5B charge and shifting in focus to hybrids and low-cost EVs. read more

Ford discontinues its award-winning F-150 Lightning electric truck, asserting large battery vehicles will never be profitable amid $13 billion in losses.

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“Rather than spending billions more on large EVs that now have no path to profitability, we are allocating that money into higher returning areas, more trucks and van hybrids, extended range electric vehicles, affordable EVs, and entirely new opportunities like energy storage." The post Ford cancels all-electric F-150 Lightning, announces $19.5 billion in charges appeared first on TESLARATI.