The alliance, first revealed in January, will now include passenger vehicles.
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Ford & VW investigating cooperation possibilities
Ford and Volkswagen have been investigating a possible cooperation since January. The two companies have already reached agreement on the pickup models, and now things are obviously becoming concrete in the field of e-mobility as well: an important decision could be made next week. As was reported by the German Handelsblatt, VW CEO Diess intends […]
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Ford is laying off 12,000 workers in Europe
The layoffs represent almost 20% of Ford’s European workforce.
Ford shrinks European plants but adds more electric models
Ford is bundling the development for European passenger cars, including battery electric models, in the German area of Cologne-Merkenich and will produce a future “family of battery electric vehicles” in Europe. The US carmaker made the announcement in a press release on the restructuring of their operations in Europe. The plan is to cut around […]
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Volkswagen snubs self-driving startup Aurora, eyes Ford partnership
Aurora reportedly rebuffed a Volkswagen acquisition offer last year.
Ford presents their first China EV
With the Territory EV, Ford China presented their first electric car for the Chinese market. The car is the electrified version of an SUV that is already being offered to Ford’s Chinese partner Jiangling – but under a different brand. The electric Ford is based on the conventionally powered Yusheng S330 SUV, but has been […]
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News: Pickup Electrification a Hot Topic in U.S.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
Lightning Systems debuts new all-electric Ford F-59, electrifying delivery vans and food trucks
Lightning Systems, a developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, announced new battery-electric powertrain options for the Ford F-59 Model to support its customers with delivery and food truck applications. The new Lightning Electric …
Ford invests $500M in Rivian; partnership to deliver all-new Ford EV
Electric car startup Rivian announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s gro…
Ford invest $500M in Rivian, wants to use EV platform
Ford acquires a $500 million minority stake in the Rivian start-up, which remains an independent company. The investment is subject to regulatory approval. The duo has also agreed that Ford will use Rivian’s platform for a future electric vehicle. This news comes just one day after the Bloomberg release, after which negotiations between Rivian and […]
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