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Ford dials back EV spending in costly pivot

Ford will now focus its efforts on hybrids as well as a flexible EV platform from a team led by former Tesla engineers. That will underpin a midsize pickup in 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsAug 22nd, 2024

Daily 5 report for Oct. 4: Rough times for EV makers, but future looks good

EV maker Rivian reported disappointing Q3 sales, but electrification news should improve next week as The Battery Show highlights the latest technologies......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

NHTSA investigates sudden brake loss in 2015-2017 Ford Edge

Following reports of rear brake hose failures, a preliminary investigation is examining the extent of the issue in 2015-2017 Ford Edge vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Which EVs come with the best free EV chargers?

Charging at home makes owning an EV a whole lot more convenient, and most EVs come with a free charger. But who offers the best free home charger?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Ford eases driving for cancer patients

The Ford SupportBelt is designed to reduce painful seat belt pressure on women recovering from a mastectomy......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Ford packs redesigned 2025 Expedition with features active families want

Ford's full-size SUV gets a pickup tailgate, 24-inch panoramic display and sliding front console meant to make family road trips more convenient......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Rainbow PUSH Automotive Project presses ahead amid DEI backlash

Despite Ford's pullback on DEI efforts, the chairman of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Automotive Project sees the industry continuing to be more inclusive......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi, The Information reports

Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026. Tesla sources most of its EV batteries from other companies, including Panasonic Energy and LG Energy but wants to ramp up production of its 4680 battery cells......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Toyota delays EV output at Ky. plant for ‘production’ issues

The world’s biggest automaker is pushing back the start of EV production in the U.S. to the first half of 2026, after reportedly slashing its global sales outlook for battery electrics......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

U.S. offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers

If finalized, the loan guarantee will support EVgo's deployment of about 7,500 public stalls with high power chargers that can power two EVs simultaneously at nearly 1,100 stations......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

FORD: 1st quarterly decline for Ford brand since 2022; Lincoln sales rise

Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 0.7 percent in the third quarter, with retail sales up 4 percent......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

2025 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2024 Blazer: everything new this year

Chevrolet has launched the 2025 iteration of the Blazer EV. How does it stack up with the 2024 model, which was considered one of the best-value EVs?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Formula E’s Race to Get the Whole World Electrified

Since launching in 2014, the world’s premier EV racing series has made huge technological leaps and gained hundreds of millions of fans. But CEO Jeff Dodds won’t rest until every new car is electric......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Popular Juicebox EV home chargers to lose connectivity as owner quits US

The chargers will still function, but with no app scheduling or remote access. Owners of the popular home EV chargers made by Juicebox are about to lose a whole lot of features. I.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Ford in talks to make EVs in way back to India, minister says

Ford has yet to decide on what it will manufacture in India, said Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, but he hinted that it could be electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

I’m a Chevy Bolt owner, and I can’t believe Superchargers work this well

It might not last, but road trips in the slowest-charging EV are quite nice now. It should not be so exciting to eat a breakfast quesadilla in your car. But this quesadilla was fr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates

An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for electric ve.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

U.S. issues $2 billion electric vehicle tax rebates since Jan. 1, Treasury says

The U.S. government has issued $2 billion in advance point-of-sale consumer EV tax credit payments since Jan. 1 covering more than 300,000 vehicles, the Treasury said Oct. 1......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (October 2024)

This October, Apple TV+ adds even more stars, highlighted by Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer and the return of Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates

An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for elect.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

EU eyes more research to reclaim global science lead

The European Union's chief on Tuesday warned that the continent was "losing ground" in the global technology race and must boost research spending to "turn the tide"......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024