Sunrun, which offers a “clean energy as a subscription” service, is piloting a vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional EVs, in partnership with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The project uses Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to deliver power to owners’ homes during peak demand times to support Maryland’s power grid. The … Continue reading “Sunrun launches V2H pilot in Maryland using Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks”
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Ford is challenging Tesla and Porsche as it unlocks more performance for Mustang Mach-E GT drivers. A new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT performance upgrade enables a quicker 0 to 60 mph time than the Tesla Model Y Performance and Porsche Macan 4 Electric. “The freedom to move and customize the vehicle to make it your … Continue reading “Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gains new performance upgrade to outpace Tesla’s Model Y”
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can make their cars quicker with a few taps of their phone and a one-time charge. On Tuesday, Ford announced a Performance Upgrade for the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT that increases torque and drops the electric crossover’s 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The performance boost costs $995 plus tax. The … Continue reading “2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade unlocks power for $995”
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Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s … Continue reading “Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China”
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, … Continue reading “Podcast: Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more”
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Ford’s CEO acknowledged small EVs are key to mass adoption and profitability Ford currently doesn’t make a small EV in the U.S. Ford was a proponent of pickup trucks and SUVs, killed its cars and small SUVs Ford is shifting away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning pickup truck to emphasize smaller models in … Continue reading “Ford CEO: Bigger isn't always better for EVs”
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After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings. Ford is sweetening the deal this year for EV buyers with significant savings. Through its Summer Savings event, … Continue reading “Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals”
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Ford announced plans to build F-Series Super Duty trucks in Ontario on Thursday. The announcement comes after Ford delayed the launch of its first three-row electric SUV at the facility. Ford to build Super Duty trucks in Ontario amid EV delay Ford will begin building Super Duty trucks at its Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario, … Continue reading “Ford expands Super Duty truck production to Ontario after three-row electric SUV delay”
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An all-electric Ford Puma is expected to arrive by the end of this year. Based on the new Ford Puma, the EV version is expected to start at under $40,000 with distinct elements to help it stand apart. The Ford Puma “Gen-E” will sit under the Mustang Mach-E, Explorer Electric, and new Capri EV in … Continue reading “Ford is launching an all-electric Puma EV: Here’s what we know so far”
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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging! Elon says Tesla’s latest FSD … Continue reading ““Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry”