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Ford’s low-cost EV platform could spawn electric Fiesta and Focus models

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Ford is officially shifting gears to focus on smaller, more affordable electric cars. CEO Jim Farley emphasized Ford’s (not-so-secret) low-cost EV platform is progressing in Long Beach as former Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and Apple execs aim to develop some of the world’s most efficient electric cars. But where do you start them?”

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Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups

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Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. Ford shows dealers possible upcoming low-cost EVs Ford’s new platform for low-cost EVs is no longer a secret. In fact, CEO Jim Farley has made it very clear that it is the company’s future.

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ASX and Spirit AeroSystems partner to develop affordable eVTOL aircraft for mass production

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Airspace Experience Technologies ( ASX ), an aviation technology start-up, and Spirit AeroSystems, a global aircraft design and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding and a definitive agreement to cooperate on creation of affordable, certified all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China

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Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. Ford has already said the platform will support several different types of vehicles.

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BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , sold more vehicles than Honda and Nissan for the first time in the second quarter. With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. Can it overtake Ford? billion in 2023.

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Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000

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Volkswagen is aiming for its new low-cost electric vehicles to debut in 2027. The new affordable VW EVs are expected to be priced around $21,800 (20,000 euros). VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs. VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs.

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Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs

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VW has ended Polo production in Europe as it shifts focus to smaller, more affordable EVs. However, Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a series of smaller, more affordable EVs, which will be built at the facility. 2all electric vehicle (Source: Volkswagen) Smaller, more affordable EVs en route CEO Thomas Shafer said the ID.2all