Overall, EV share of the US auto market was 5.9% in the first quarter of 2026, down from 7.6% in Q1 2025 or the industry peak of 10.6% share in Q3 2025. Following up on my broader overview of the US EV market in the first quarter of 2026, let’s … [continued]
Ford has had the most dramatic pullback in its electric vehicle plans, ambitions, and investments this year in response to US policy on electric vehicle changing under Republicans. We have written all about that, but if you missed it, head here, here, here, and here. With that context behind us, … [continued]
Ford is killing the F-150 Lightning and US E-Transit models. No mention was made of the Mustang Mach E, but I wouldn’t get your hopes up too much. The market responded by increasing its share price. While it is discouraging to those of us supporting clean technology, the move made … [continued]
The news about electric vehicles from Ford this week is dire, including taking an enormous loss against earnings this quarter.
Working on 3rd quarter US electric vehicle sales reports this week (see here and here), I decided I wanted to have a closer look at the long-term ups and downs of the top selling electric vehicle models in the country. Despite covering these sales quarterly for years, I wasn’t exactly … [continued]
We have been expecting a big drop in US electric vehicle sales in the 4th quarter following the end of the US EV tax credit. We’ve already seen Hyundai and Kia EV sales drop off a cliff in October. It’s hard to know yet, though, if that’s a real issue … [continued]
Another auto company has clearly seen its EV sales jump as a result of the expiring US EV tax credit and the consumer rush to buy EVs before October 1st. That company is Ford. 3rd Quarter Sales Ford’s most popular electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, saw the most growth. With … [continued]
I’ve written updates on used electric car deals a number of times throughout the years. However, I’ve decided I want to do something a little more regular and methodical to track how this market is changing. With growing options, I had to really narrow down the parameters and what I’m … [continued]
The truck tested below is the 2022 Ford Lightning Lariat with the Extended Range Battery. The truck was tested when it was new and was just tested again using the same testing process. The tester drives on the New Jersey turnpike to duplicate the same course from three years prior. … [continued]
Every June, the Mudslingers — a non-profit gymkhana horse club I’m part of — hosts a special season-ending show in Southern California. This year’s Mudslingers Summer Showdown was the culmination of a season of hard work, the thrill of competition, and the joy of community. We look forward to the … [continued]
