Tag: Ford

@Ford: Ford™ Acquires Electriphi to Provide Ford Pro Commercial Customers with Seamless Charging and Energy Management

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford today announced it is acquiring Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles. Electriphi’s team and services will be integrated into Ford Pro – a new global business within Ford committed to commercial customer productivity and to developing the most advanced charging and energy management experiences.… Continue reading @Ford: Ford™ Acquires Electriphi to Provide Ford Pro Commercial Customers with Seamless Charging and Energy Management

@Ford: It’s Still About Trust: Ford Updates Safety Assessment as It Nears Launch of Self-Driving Business

By John Davis, Director of Autonomous Vehicle and Future Technology, Ford Motor Company Back in 2018, Ford issued a comprehensive report to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that outlined the way we approach self-driving vehicle development. A lot has changed in the years since, but our purpose has remained rock solid: to use autonomous… Continue reading @Ford: It’s Still About Trust: Ford Updates Safety Assessment as It Nears Launch of Self-Driving Business

@Ford: Ford Says Q2 2021 Adjusted EBIT Will Exceed Its Expectations

CEO Jim Farley will tell Deutsche Bank auto conference today that Ford anticipates adjusted EBIT to be significantly better than in second-quarter 2020 Customer reservations strong for four new vehicles:  full-size Bronco SUV, battery-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, Maverick compact truck and all-electric E-Transit commercial van DEARBORN, Mich., June 17, 2021 – Ford said adjusted earnings… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Says Q2 2021 Adjusted EBIT Will Exceed Its Expectations

Workhorse starts federal court fight over lost USPS contract

EV startup Workhorse has filed an official protest after losing the bid to make the United States Postal Service’s next-generation mail vehicle in February, a contract that could ultimately be worth some $6 billion. The USPS instead gave that contract to defense contractor Oshkosh. The Ohio-based company filed a bid protest in the US Court… Continue reading Workhorse starts federal court fight over lost USPS contract

Lincoln’s first EV will arrive in 2022 with three more to follow

Lincoln Motor will launch its first all-electric vehicle in 2022 followed by three other EVs as part of the luxury brand’s goal to electrify its entire portfolio by the end of the decade. The first EV will come to market just in time for Lincoln’s 100th birthday celebration — and nearly four years since initial… Continue reading Lincoln’s first EV will arrive in 2022 with three more to follow

UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars

The UK government has held talks with six manufacturers about building “gigafactory” electric car battery plants as part of its efforts to improve the prospects of the British automotive industry. The US carmaker Ford and the Korean electronics conglomerates LG and Samsung are among the companies that have had early-stage discussions with the government or… Continue reading UK in talks to build battery ‘gigafactories’ for electric cars

@Ford: Lincoln Accelerates Brand Transformation; Plans to Deliver a Full Portfolio of Connected and Electrified Vehicles by 2030

As Lincoln approaches its 100th anniversary next year, the brand plans to electrify its entire portfolio of vehicles by 2030 with a full lineup of connected vehicles; first fully electric Lincoln vehicle debuts next year New Lincoln Intelligence System will enable an always-on relationship with clients; Lincoln Enhance over-the-air software updates begin this summer, while… Continue reading @Ford: Lincoln Accelerates Brand Transformation; Plans to Deliver a Full Portfolio of Connected and Electrified Vehicles by 2030

Lordstown Motors execs cite binding orders to restore confidence a day after CEO, CFO resignations

Lordstown Motors has enough “binding orders” from customers to fund limited production of its electric pickup truck through May 2022, executives at the company said Tuesday, just a day after an executive shakeup that included the resignation of the company’s CEO and CFO. Reaching that goal will come at a cost. The company is putting… Continue reading Lordstown Motors execs cite binding orders to restore confidence a day after CEO, CFO resignations