EV charging infrastructure is growing, but it must grow more!
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio. That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
Ford splits EV, ICE businesses into distinct entities
Ford says its continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its iconic nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. Last May, Ford President and CEO Jim Farley introduced the Ford+ plan, calling it the company’s biggest opportunity for
Utilimaster upfits Ford Pro E-Transit customer pilot vehicles
The pilot program vehicles are road-ready and will be in use through 2023, the companies say.
Ford plans to double EV manufacturing capacity by 2023
In Ford‘s fourth-quarter and full-year operating results for 2021, the company says it has established itself as a “leader in must-have connected, electric vehicles.” “Financial performance is obviously critical,” said President and CEO Jim Farley. “We’re also proud that customers see how Ford is taking EVs mainstream, and have already ordered or reserved more than
Pirelli tire designed for Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Ed.
Pirelli is spec’ing tires for the new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition. A new technical collaboration between the two companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero tire, part of a family of UHP tires that offer the right balance between driveability and comfort, the companies say. The tires developed for the
Are faster EV fill-ups on the horizon?
Ford and Purdue University have taken an early step in the quest to make recharging EVs much, much faster.
Former GM, NASCAR executive joins ElectraMeccanica
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. has appointed Kim Brink as chief revenue officer. Brink brings more than two decades of global agency and C-suite expertise to ElectraMeccanica. Most recently, she was the global chief operating officer and executive committee chair at GTB, a global marketing agency dedicated to Ford Motor Co. and its retail dealers. Previously, Brink
Ford launches Ford Pro Charging for fleets
The program aims to deliver intuitive software and commercial hardware infrastructure to support charging and energy management, says the company.
Ford doubles electric F-150 lightning production in Dearborn
Ford Motor Co. is planning to double production of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 vehicles per year to meet the high demand for the first all-electric version of its vehicle. Seven months after revealing the first all-electric Ford F-Series pickup, Ford is now inviting the first wave
Gravity EV Taxis start pick-ups in NYC
Gravity intends to deploy a fleet of at least 50 cabs comprised of the Mach E and the Tesla Model Y.
Major EV mobility trends of 2021 and what to expect in 2022
IDTechEx walks through some of the most high-profile EV stories this year and how they are influencing the future of electromobility.
Ford, Google release F-150 Lightning augmented reality app
Users can select their favorite Ford F-150 color and trim package, and then place an augmented-reality truck anywhere in their own environment.
