Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Ford’s hands-free Active Drive Assist feature will arrive first on 2021 F-150 and 2021 Mustang Mach-E, included as standard on certain models or as relatively affordable option on others, with both vehicles becoming available to customers in late 2020. The Ford Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 package for $1,595.

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Teslarati

MAY 28, 2024

Ford wants more dealers involved in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, so it’s lowering the barrier of entry. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Recently, Ford held meetings with dealers across the United States.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Ford Motor Company has a tough challenge for its dealers selling electric vehicles. The automaker wants its dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices, according to a report from Reuters. Ford told Reuters that it was “excited to meet next week with our North America dealers to grow and win together.”

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 22, 2023

Some Ford dealers have had second thoughts about the company's EV sales program and notified the company they are no longer interested in participating.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ford unveiled the 2022 E-Transit van, an all-electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van. Ford will offer a variety of charging solutions to fit fleet and driver needs, whether at home, at a place of business or on the road. E-Transit features optional Pro Power Onboard, which provides up to 2.4

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. Ford is revamping its EV sales model , and the first step in doing so is its “EV Certified” program. This certification is required for any dealer selling Ford electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2023

Nikola is currently in the process of filing this voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is placing a temporary hold on new BEV sales until a resolution is in place.

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Batteries Battery Sale Phoenix 369

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup—the first standard hybrid pickup in the US—is now officially the most fuel-efficient hybrid pickup with an EPA-estimated rating of 42 mpg city. liter EcoBoost engine, which is already on sale and off to a fast start with more on their way to dealers and customers nationwide.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2019

Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, has received an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Lightning Electric Ford F-59 platform, commonly used in food truck and delivery van applications. Ford QVM participants perform installations and service.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 16, 2024

Penske Automotive Group has just purchased Michigan’s Bill Brown Ford in Michigan, which sells more Ford-badged automobiles than any other retailer in the world. This is the second Ford dealership purchased by the company this year. and our relationship with Ford. and our relationship with Ford. in Massachusetts.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus, both of which are offered by Lightning Systems, a Colorado-based developer and manufacturer of zero-emission, Buy America commercial electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

Ford reported an incredible growth rate for its electric vehicle sales with a 139 percent increase on the strength of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. In all, Ford sold 16,779 electrified units in April 2022, with E-Transit sales increasing by 62.3 Through April, Ford said Mustang Mach-E sales have totaled 10,539 units.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2023

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. Ford saw mass success when it first launched the program, reporting that about two-thirds of U.S. Ford saw mass success when it first launched the program, reporting that about two-thirds of U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Gen 2 Lightning Ford Transit.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ford CEO Jim Farley threw the gauntlet at Tesla and its Full Self-Driving autonomous driving system. Farley is confident that Ford Pro is the future. “If Look at Ford Pro. Ford Pro is the legacy automaker’s business unit for commercial customers, including fleet operators and government agencies.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2024

Much has been said in recent months about supposedly slumping EV sales growth. As we’ve pointed out on a number of occasions now, EV sales are actually soaring at many automakers in the USA, including at Ford, GM, Rivian, Audi, BMW, and several others. However, it seems there’s a brewing.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2013

California Auto Outlook is sponsored by the California New Card Dealers Association. market share, closely followed by Ford, which picked up 0.6 Domestic brand market share (Ford, GM, Chrysler) in California was 29%, up from last year, but well below the 46% share nationally. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Sales' Despite a 0.9

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. The point was to create a conversation between the automaker and dealerships that have grown annoyed with some of the changes Ford has been asking them to make.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Some Ford dealers and state dealer groups are pushing back against the company's plan for selling electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes. Electric motorcycles breakout.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2024

Ford wants to sell more EVs, but its Model e dealer program hasn’t been the success it hoped for. The automaker is now taking a step back from the requirements it created for the program, enabling all Ford dealers to sell electric models. Ford saw improving EV sales in May, with a 65 percent increase.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ford is testing a new delivery program for the F-150 Lightning that could lead some to believe that the electric pickup isn’t selling all that well, but the automaker’s motivations appear to be driven by a need to improve efficiency. The F-150 Lightning is selling well, with sales climbing 86 percent this year through September.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. A discount of $7,500 for state and local government customers, as well as certain customers, is available on all new 2024 Mach-E orders received through Apr. 30, reports CarsDirect.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ford might be expanding the Mustang brand to include a four-door coupe and a safari-style off-road model. That’s the news coming out of the automaker’s recent dealer meeting in Las Vegas, according to attendees who shared details with Automotive News. Of course, new gas vehicles don’t mean that Ford has given up on electrification.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2021

Update: I have a number of new pieces of info about all of this that I will publish shortly, but the key takeaway is: “We are selling every Mustang Mach-E we can build right now with days-to-turn on dealer lots of just 4 days. We are still building dealer stock on lots and we have […].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2022

Ford dealerships are starting to receive units of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and they are applying massive market adjustments despite corporate’s stern orders not to do so several months ago. Ford dealers are defying company orders with insane F-150 Lightning markups.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over the potential for engine failure that could cause engine fires. Ford issued a stop-sale order to dealers for new in-stock vehicles in the recall population. The expanded recall affects 2020-2023 Ford.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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Electrek

JANUARY 13, 2023

Ford gave its dealers, including Lincoln, an ultimatum to either buy in and go all-in on selling electric vehicles or wait until 2027 as part of its voluntary Model-e EV program. Although a little over half of Lincoln dealers opted in, they account for the great majority of the brand’s sales.

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Teslarati

JULY 13, 2023

Ford’s inventory of electric vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, is increasing, and one dealer said that the company has “a real problem on their hands based on the bets they’ve made,” and that their EV push may be “out of step.” I’d love to hear from you!

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2024

Ford has announced its new dealership training platform for the United States , noting that it will utilize artificial intelligence to better familiarize sales teams with product knowledge, corporate history, while likewise making them better at engaging with customers. Ford said the system was powered by Microsoft Copilot and GPT.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2014

Ford introduced SYNC 3, its reworked communications and entertainment system that is faster, more intuitive and easier to use with an improved user interface and enhanced response to driver commands than its predecessor. This plan is ambitious, but possible because Ford did not reinvent the wheel with SYNC 3. —Mark Boyadjis.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. —Bill Ford.

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