Tag: Ford

Elon Musk hints that Tesla’s factories in Berlin and Shanghai will each design and build ‘original cars’

Elon Musk appeared to confirm on Monday that the US-based electric-vehicle company is planning to eventually design and manufacture new and differing car models at Gigafactory Shanghai and Berlin. This comes as Musk recently presented at Tesla’s “Battery Day” on September 22 that he expects a $25,000 “fully autonomous electric vehicle” to hit the automobile… Continue reading Elon Musk hints that Tesla’s factories in Berlin and Shanghai will each design and build ‘original cars’

Ford India introduces doorstep service facility

American carmaker Ford India has introduced doorstep service, which it says will empower customers to get their Ford vehicle serviced wherever they want – home or office – at no additional charge. The company says this latest offering expands its bouquet of consumer-focused initiatives launched under Dial-A-Ford where all sales and service queries get addressed… Continue reading Ford India introduces doorstep service facility

Ford applies for German COVID-19 loan guarantees: Handelsblatt

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay BERLIN (Reuters) – Ford Motor F.N, which operates two auto plants in Germany, has applied for 500 million euros ($582 million) of German loan guarantees aimed at cushioning… Continue reading Ford applies for German COVID-19 loan guarantees: Handelsblatt

Ford applies for German coronavirus state aid: Handelsblatt

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay FRANKFURT (Reuters) – U.S. carmaker Ford F.N has applied for 500 million euros ($581 million) of German loan guarantees aimed at helping domestic companies hit by the fallout… Continue reading Ford applies for German coronavirus state aid: Handelsblatt

California’s ban of gas-powered cars by 2035 looks great for Tesla, but could distract the young automaker from its best chance to grow (TSLA)

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that the state would ban new sales of internal-combustion engines after 2035, the obvious and immediate reaction was, “This has to be great news for Tesla!” And it is great news for America’s dominant electric-vehicle manufacturer, which currently makes almost all its cars in the Golden State.… Continue reading California’s ban of gas-powered cars by 2035 looks great for Tesla, but could distract the young automaker from its best chance to grow (TSLA)

‘Journey into the unknown’ as Bridgend Ford closes

Ford Bridgend is ending production after 40 years and 22 million engines in the south Wales town. Before the closure announcement, there were 1,644 staff employed at the site, most of whom have opted for retraining. More than 120 people will remain on site for a number of months to support the decommissioning. The plant’s… Continue reading ‘Journey into the unknown’ as Bridgend Ford closes

End of Ford and Bridgend marriage ‘hard to take’

The Ford plant in Bridgend will shut down for the last time later, bringing to a close four decades of production at the site. The closure, announced in June 2019, will have a major impact on the local community in Bridgend, with the loss of hundreds of skilled, well-paid jobs. When opened in May 1980,… Continue reading End of Ford and Bridgend marriage ‘hard to take’

All-Electric Zero Emission Buses from Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract

LOVELAND, Colo., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Communities throughout California can now purchase zero-emission, all-electric (ZEB) shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Continue Reading Lightning Systems offers battery-electric E-450 shuttle buses and other vehicles on the CALACT contract City and county governments,… Continue reading All-Electric Zero Emission Buses from Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract

Volvo Cars readies first green bond to support electric car strategy

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Cars, owned by China’s Geely Holding, said on Thursday it had established a new framework to help it fund its electrification strategy… Continue reading Volvo Cars readies first green bond to support electric car strategy