Tesla Positioned for Growth as Ford Ditches Large Electric Vehicles
Ford’s decision to cancel the all-electric F-150 Lightning marks a major shift in the company’s EV strategy, opening up opportunities for competitors like Tesla.
Ford’s decision to cancel the all-electric F-150 Lightning marks a major shift in the company’s EV strategy, opening up opportunities for competitors like Tesla.
Toyota has confirmed its plan to equip production vehicles with solid-state batteries by 2027. Promising up to 1,200 km of range and four times the durability of current cells, this next-gen technology will debut in a Lexus sports car, potentially reshaping the electric vehicle landscape.
A recent study by Swedish company Kvdbil examined over 1,366 electrified vehicles, including 723 fully electric cars and 643 plug-in hybrids, to assess battery durability.
Toyota is taking a bold step into the European EV market with its first locally produced electric vehicle at its Czech factory. The company is keeping the model a mystery for now, but early clues suggest something unexpected may be in the works.
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Ford opened its Cologne Electric Vehicle Center in June Photo: Ford Ford took another significant step toward an all-electric future this month with the grand opening of the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center. The production facility in Germany will be the primary production hub for Ford EVs in Europe, operating at a maximum capacity of more…
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