Ford’s Power Promise Means Home EV Chargers For New EV Buyers

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:55:40 +0000

Normally, when Ford wants to announce something new, there’s a press release. For those unfamiliar, a press release is written basically like a newspaper article. Some websites (including us sometimes) publish it just like that, because it’s ready to go. Most outlets instead retell the story in their own way … [continued]

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Targets 19 Million Potential EV Buyers With New Ford Power Promise

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:46:56 +0000

Easy, convenient home EV charging takes center stage as Ford launches new “Ford Power Promise” to attract potential electric vehicle buyers.

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US Gas Car Sales Down 1% in Q2, Down 14% Compared To Q2 2019

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:50:52 +0000

Overall, gas car sales decreased by 1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. Looking back further, US gas car sales are down 14% compared to pre-pandemic Q2 2019. Looking at all auto sales, the market is just down 8% in that period, showing how much more gas sales have … [continued]

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European EV Sales Are Up & Down, Ford Starts Electric Capri Production In Germany

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:53:25 +0000

EV sales in Germany are off by a third but trending up in other European countries as more customers discovery the joy of electric motoring.

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A Battery-Swapping Secret Is Behind The New Nio Affordable L60 Electric Vehicle

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:30:53 +0000

The Chinese automaker and battery-swapping enthusiast Nio is adding the new L60 electric car to its electric vehicle lineup under the Onvo brand.

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Carmaker Progress Towards EU CO2 Target in H1 2024 — New Report

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:41 +0000

T&E analyses the strategies that manufacturers are expected to use to comply. Summary The EU’s 2025 Car CO2 target is reachable and feasible After years of stagnant EV sales due to the lack of new car CO₂ targets, carmakers will face stricter standards in 2025, following the last targets set … [continued]

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I Still Think Jim Farley Has Been An EV Leader At Ford — Here’s Why

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:08:09 +0000

We published an article the other day portraying Ford CEO Jim Farley as having just woken up after a long multi-year nap, particularly regarding Chinese electric vehicles and the EV transition. Having covered Ford quite closely over the past several years, and having talked to Ford reps about these and … [continued]

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Ford Has A Huge, Honking Renewable Energy Trick Up Its Sleeve

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:19:31 +0000

Ford has a plan to hook up EV and hybrid EV drivers in the US with low-cost renewable energy, through a new vehicle-to-grid platform called ChargeScape in partnership with BMW and Honda.

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Ford CEO Jim Farley Wakes After Decade-Long Nap, Shocked By China’s EVs

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:13:43 +0000

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct Jim Farley’s role (he is only CEO, not also Chairman of Ford) and provide a response from Ford on its perceived EV leadership in the US. The points right here are from a Ford representative: Second, the article incorrectly states that Ford … [continued]

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Infotainment: VW Getting Video Games & Ford Getting Karaoke (At Last)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:35:39 +0000

Several years after Tesla brought video games and “Caraoke” to its in-car infotainment, legacy automakers are introducing their first entries into this arena. No, I’m not saying these are the most critical improvements to cars, trucks, and SUVs today. However, these are fun features in a car, especially if you … [continued]

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