The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The United Auto Workers (UAW) launched an unexpected strike against Ford Motor Company, targeting its extremely important truck works in Kentucky. In fact, Ford has already released a list of 13 plants that will be impacted by the latest action taken by the union. It’s time for a fair contract at Ford and the rest of the Big Three.

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Teslarati

APRIL 28, 2023

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently commented that Elon Musk’s strategy of lowering electric vehicle prices to maintain sales volume over profit margins is actually quite reminiscent of Henry Ford’s approach with the Model T. This, as per Farley, was something right out of Henry Ford’s Model T playbook.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. CEO Jim Farley has reportedly returned from Asia to finalize those plans, which were reiterated during a press call about Ford’s first-quarter earnings held earlier in the week.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. Car News China reasons that the deal would likely be similar to the one between Ford and CATL—a deal GM leadership has criticized. Located in Michigan, the plant will make LFP cells under license by CATL but will be be run by Ford. car manufacturing.”

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 26, 2024

BYD is already a leading EV brand in Mexico, but entering Canada could shake up the North American auto market. BYD Seal test drive in Mexico (Source: BYD) BYD Canada also met with government officials and inquired about opening retail locations with dealers. In May, BYD revealed its first pickup truck , the Shark PHEV, in Mexico.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 28, 2024

Despite slashing prices and launching more affordable EVs, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled from the first three months of 2023 (+98%). BYD Seal test drive in Mexico (Source: BYD) Low-cost EVs, overseas expansion fueling growth BYD’s auto (and related) sales accounted for 76% of revenue, generating RMB 228.3 Will it top Ford and GM?

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It’s roughly the same in Mexico at 358,800 pesos, or around $19,000. Even Ford’s CEO Jim Farley called the Seagull a “pretty damn good” car, warning rivals of BYD’s low-cost EV. In comparison, Ford only sold 8,944 EVs combined last month. In Brazil, the Dolphin Mini (Seagull) starts at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL).

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Baua Electric

JULY 15, 2024

BYD officially launched the Shark , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric pickup, in Mexico in May. For one, it could be an automaker (like Ford or GM) benchmarking the PHEV pickup. Ford and GM have both announced plans to launch new PHEV models , and pickups are a prime target. The Shark is available in two trims: GL and GS.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In its 2023 Tech Predictions, the firm estimated that global EV sales will decline during the year, and that the Ford F-150 Lightning would outsell the Tesla Cybertruck. On top of that, the car will likely be produced in Giga Mexico which we believe won’t be operational until 2027,” the firm wrote.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (Source: Audi AG) The race for more affordable EVs The new lower-cost Audi EV is “not a four-metre car,” according to Döllner. “We Ford is shifting its plans to smaller, more affordable EVs. 1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone.” 2 SUV , the affordable EVs bigger sibling.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 4, 2024

In Mexico, it starts at $19,780 (358,800 pesos). BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) BYD’s Seagull (Dolphin Mini) is expected to launch in Europe next year as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. BYD Shark launch event (Source: BYD) BYD launched its first pickup last month in Mexico, the Shark PHEV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 28, 2024

Details are scarce, but the plant will likely be in the US or Mexico. It will be similar to the agreement between CATL and rival Ford. Ford announced a $3.5 2024 Chevy Blazer EV (Source: GM) The plant is expected to begin producing LFP batteries in 2026 to power Ford’s next-gen EVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) The company, which started as a battery maker, is expanding the brand with affordable EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) SUV.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 3, 2024

Ford Rangers from the first few years of production are still reasonably plentiful in the Ewe Pullets of the land, as are Dodge Rampages / Plymouth Scamps and late Ram 50s ), but it appears that the usefulness of all small pickups was outweighed by the lack of widespread affection for the S-10. That's what we've got here.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 3, 2024

Although BYD is best known for its affordable EVs, it is quickly expanding into new popular segments like mid-size SUVs, luxury, and pickups. BYD unveiled the Shark PHEV pickup in Mexico, which will rival Toyota’s Hilux and the Ford Ranger globally. BYD sold 3,400 Sea Lion 07 models last month since its launch on May 10.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a flexible manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market. Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s also expanding in Mexico, Australia, India, and more. Unlike many EV makers, BYD can afford to lower prices as it builds nearly all components in-house. BYD, which started as a battery maker, even outsources its batteries to Tesla, Toyota, Ford, Kia, and others. It’s already a leader in Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia.

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

GM is reportedly considering an affordable Chevy Camaro EV as part of its rollout of Ultium electric vehicles. In a different approach than what Ford has used for the Mustang Mach-E, the Camaro EV would be a car, not a crossover, according to a recent report citing GM president Mark Reuss.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: I drove this at the same event where I drove the Type S, and since I am a sucker for muscular pony cars, I was enamored right away. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Between a brief drive in New Mexico and a longer loan, I found myself enjoying this EV. This is the civilized version of the Honda Civic Type R.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Pandikuthira didn’t completely rule out e-Power for a pickup truck, but he said that in a smaller body style pickup, like a Ford Maverick-sized pickup, the series hybrid powertrain could make sense. Both will be built in Mexico. More energy-dense next-generation batteries might help enable that.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Daiichi supplies to companies such as Stellantis Group, Hyundai, Ford, Daimler, IVECO, Navistar, VW, Mahindra and ISUZU. The company is a pioneer in offering systems at affordable prices and high-quality features. It is part of part of the Dogan Group, which has a revenue of USD 2 billion. We know the Indian market very well.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Ford Motor Company today announced that it is investing $550 million to transform its Michigan Assembly Plant into a green manufacturing complex that will build Ford’s next-generation Focus global small car along with a new battery-electric version of the Focus for the North American market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2022

Even Tesla, despite its substantial efforts to hold the line on affordability, has suffered from the effects of war, supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of raw materials. Ford made headlines in December when the company stopped accepting customer reservations for its new, highly touted pickup, the all-electric F-150 Lightning.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

The other two finalists included Ford Motor Co. We are also pleased that the TLC has agreed to permit taxi owners to place interim vehicles like the Ford Transit Connect taxicab into service as early as next month which helps our operators continue running purpose-built taxicabs. and Karsan, a Turkish vehicle manufacturer.

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

We’re expecting to make more affordable models which will have aspects of our next-generation models and our current models. In a change of strategy, Musk has promised to manufacture more pocket-friendly cars at existing plants, while postponing his Mexico and India investment plans. The problem is the price bracket.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Battery costs exceeded $500/kWh when President Obama launched his EV Everywhere Grand Challenge goal of making EVs that are as affordable and convenient for the American family as gasoline-powered vehicles, and low-cost, high performance batteries are a key component of the strategy to attain the President’s goal. Duke Energy. Georgia Power.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We will support efforts to achieve the road transport breakthrough announced by world leaders, which aims to make zero emission vehicles the new normal by making them accessible, affordable and sustainable in all regions by 2030. … Unilever; Vattenfall; Zenith; Zurich.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

In many cases, personal cars are not the most common means of passenger transport, especially compared with shared vans and minibuses, or two- and three-wheelers (2/3Ws), which are more prevalent and more often electrified, given their relative accessibility and affordability. In 2024, Hyundai announced investments of USD 1.1

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win! So far, most start as hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2015

GM’s engine facility in Toluca, Mexico will also build the 1.4L, as well as the Ecotec 1.5L. inches / 917 mm) and two inches (51 mm) more rear knee room—more than Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. Acoustically optimized covers for the top and front of the engine Crankshaft isolation with iron main bearing inserts. The Ecotec 1.4L

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 7, 2023

Affordability is expected to be just one highly contentious issue: Who, exactly, is going to pay for grid upgrades? Both Ford and Rivian are pushing the US Department of the Interior to speed up mining permits in the U.S. State PUCs, for instance, have a major role in ensuring the electrical infrastructure needed to support EVs exists.

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 4, 2022

I reached out to Ford, GM, and Stellantis asking them if any of their EVs would qualify based on the above requirements, and as of August 4, I’ve only received a link to a press release from GM. While I am in favor of MSRP caps, a $7,500 credit or rebate on a $75,000 luxury EV does not make them more affordable. Wall Street Journal.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

EVAdoption Analysis: The next automakers most likely to reach 200,000 EV unit sales in the US are Toyota, Ford, and Nissan in 2022 and 2023. This would encourage automakers to shift their focus to producing more affordable and higher-volume EVs which would help get them into more driveways of average Americans.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Some fear that the new rules will penalize startups such as Lucid and Rivian, which are selling pricey luxury vehicles, presumably as the first phase of an iterative strategy to work their way to more affordable EVs (as Tesla originally planned to do). Lucid’s sedans currently start at over $80,000, and Rivian’s pickups start at $72,500.

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Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2024

It expands beyond just EVs, however, to steel and aluminum and semiconductors, but it omitted the language from challenger Donald Trump singling out imports from Mexico as an issue. And coincidence or not, the same morning the tariff hikes were announced, China’s BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pickup made its debut in Mexico. sales gains.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

However, Chinese brands are now making inroads within Mexico and are setting themselves up to grow sales in our hemisphere by establishing factories within the North American market. The claim is that a Trump victory would cripple EV sales, as he has vowed to deregulate the market in service of varied, affordable vehicle lineups.

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