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Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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The all-electric F-150 will feature dual electric motors targeted to deliver more horsepower and torque than any F-150 available today, the fastest acceleration, and the ability to tow heavy trailers. Like the rest of the all-new F-150 lineup, the electric F-150 will continuously improve over time with fast over-the-air updates.

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New electric truck company Chanje emerges from stealth; first model out this year

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The dual motor system delivers a peak 148 kW and 564 lb-ft (764 N·m) of torque. Bryan Hansel, CEO of Chanje, also announced additions to the executive team: Ian Gardner, President - previously The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Duke Energy, Los Angeles Clean Tech Incubator and others.

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Ford and Sollers sign MoU to establish a JV in Russia

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Ford Motor Company and Russian automobile company Sollers OJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the parties intend to launch a new 50:50-owned joint venture called Ford Sollers for the production and distribution of Ford vehicles in Russia. Sollers had originally planned a joint venture with Fiat.

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Study Suggests Automakers Lose $6,000 On Each EV Sold

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Boston Consulting Group, an American-based global management consulting firm that issued the report, said the figure accounts for customer tax credits — painting a rather bleak picture for the future of EVs. consumers surveyed by Boston Consulting Group in January said they intend to purchase an EV as their next vehicle.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4 316 $47,065 SEL Dual Motor AWD 77.4

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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Roev will remove the ICE from Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers and replace them with an electric motor and batteries. The Boston Consulting Group recently forecast that 55 percent of new utes sold in Australia by 2030 would be electric.

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Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo

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Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai Motor was second, behind only Tesla. Source: Boston Consulting Group) A recent report from Boston Consulting Group found the Hyundai IONIQ 6 was the only EV that met potential buyers’ median price, range, and charging targets. 305 $51,265 SE Dual Motor AWD 77.4