Funny enough, right after writing an article comparing the total cost of ownership of a Ford Mustang Mach-E to the total cost of ownership of a gas-powered Ford Escape, we get news that the Ford Escape may well be going electric itself! Built on the new Universal EV platform Ford … [continued]
Following this series of fuel cost comparisons between electric car models and comparable gas car models, here’s a comparison of the Ford Escape and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Naturally, with all of these comparisons, there are many assumptions to make and you can make assumptions that fit you and your … [continued]
The trend continues — another Chinese automaker finds factory space in Europe to build electric cars there. Ford is reportedly on the verge of selling factory space in Spain to Chinese automotive giant Geely. This would be the first place in Europe where Geely would build cars. The factory space … [continued]
Ford has said it would welcome a return to V-8 engines in Formula 1, taking the sport backwards to 2013 and high carbon emissions.
I’ve been covering the electric vehicle industry for 14 years. Different topics or themes tends to dominate the EV story for significant periods of time. You had the Nissan LEAF era, the social media buzz around the Tesla Model S, the booming Tesla Model 3 launch, the explosion in EV … [continued]
Today we mark the formal introduction of Ford Energy. For the better part of a year, we have operated quietly to build a foundation for this business. We haven’t just been planning; we have been executing — securing supply chains, readying our manufacturing sites and aligning our technology with the massive … [continued]
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing heavy duty Class 8 electric trucks to the US under a subscription plan that zeroes out up-front costs.
Auto and truck manufacturers in the US have lobbied aggressively against exhaust emission standards, hurting their EV plans.
The EU recently made moves to properly check the safety of US pick-up trucks. Now the car industry is calling ‘daddy’ Trump for help. When a three tonne Ram pick-up collides with a VW Polo, the American truck always comes out on top. Europe’s auto lobby is working hard to … [continued]
High tech milling machines are among the tools at work at the Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, California, where plans for a new, affordable EV are taking shape (screenshot, courtesy of Ford).
High tech milling machines are among the tools at work at the Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, California, where plans for a new, affordable EV are taking shape.
Several trends emerged at Auto China, also known as the Beijing Auto Show. The number of new models and the speed that new technology was progressing was a bit overwhelming. However, one of the strongest and most interesting trends came from more established brands. The trend came into focus for … [continued]
