Ford Settles It: Electric Vehicle Gloom & Doom Was Premature
Ford claps back at electric vehicle doomscrollers with plans for a new EVs including confirmation of the secret “skunkworks” project.
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Ford’s Move Into Mass-Market Electric Vehicles — Smart With Stiff Competition
In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a seismic shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) driven by advancements in technology, changing consumer preferences, and global efforts to combat climate change. Among traditional automakers, Ford has emerged as a frontrunner in embracing this transition, albeit not without its challenges. Ford, like … [continued]
Former Tesla & Ford Supply Chain & Battery Executive Annie Liu Joins Mangrove Lithium as…
Mangrove Lithium, the next generation lithium refining company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Liu as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer. Annie brings over 20 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience to Mangrove. In her prior role as Head of Supply Chain, Battery and Energy at Tesla, Annie developed … [continued]
Can Ford Pull Off A Decent $25,000 EV?
Various EV outlets and even Bloomberg are reporting that Ford has secret plans to build an affordable EV platform, aiming for both a small pickup and an SUV in the $25,000 range. In this article, I want to talk about why they’re doing this and speculate on whether they can … [continued]
T&E Asks, “Where Are The Affordable Electric Cars?”
Transport & Environment claims European automakers are prioritizing expensive cars at the expense of affordable electric cars.
Building a More Sustainable, Affordable Colorado with Thoughtful Housing Strategies
Land use reform proposed by Colorado leaders could deliver a triple victory for climate, air quality, and housing affordability. Governor Jared Polis’s State of the State address in January 2024 posed the question of what Colorado should look like on the state’s 150th birthday in 2026, Polis’s final year in … [continued]
Carmakers Failing to Deliver Affordable Electric Cars, Holding Back EV Adoption — Analysis
Just 17% of electric cars sold in Europe are compact vehicles in the cheaper B segment, compared to 37% of new combustion engines, new analysis finds. Carmakers are slowing EV adoption by prioritising sales of larger, more expensive electric cars, according to Transport & Environment (T&E), which conducted the research. Only 40 fully electric models were launched in the compact segments (A and B) between 2018 and 2023 compared to 66 large and luxury models (D and E), according to the report.
Will US Automakers Build Affordable Electric Cars For Americans Before China Does?
The push to make less expensive electric cars for American drivers is spurring intense competition to lower manufacturing costs.
Porsche Taycan 2.0 — Faster, Further, Focused
The second generation Porsche Taycan is focused on better efficiency, more performance, and faster charging.
Ford Teases Not-So-Secret Affordable Electric Vehicle, Again
Ford’s “secret” electric vehicle skunkworks team is gearing up to make Model T history repeat itself, if all goes according to plan.
