Ford (F) made waves last year when it struck a deal with Tesla, allowing its EV drivers access to Tesla’s (TSLA) extensive Supercharger network. The move was seen as a game-changer, opening up a whole new charging world for Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners. But as with any groundbreaking change, a few bumps along… Continue reading Ford Warns: Tesla Adapter Fault Could Damage Your EV!
Ford (F) is doubling down on its efforts to lure more consumers into the electric vehicle (EV) market with a bold new offer. The automaker has launched a promotion to provide free home chargers and installation to customers who purchase or lease a Ford EV before the end of the year. This initiative, which started… Continue reading Drive Electric, Charge for Free: Ford’s New EV Deal is Here!
In a groundbreaking achievement for electric vehicles, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge. This remarkable journey covered an impressive 569.64 miles, shattering previous records and showcasing the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) when combined with advanced technology and strategic planning. The… Continue reading EV Breaks World Record: How Far Can a Mustang Mach-E Go?
Sunrun, a leader in solar energy and storage solutions, has launched an innovative pilot program that leverages the power of electric vehicles (EVs) to support home energy needs and stabilize the grid. This groundbreaking initiative marks the first operational bidirectional electric vehicle power plant in the United States, utilizing customer-owned Ford F-150 Lightning trucks. In… Continue reading The Electric Truck That Can Keep Your Lights On!
Ford is gearing up to make waves in the EV market with the much-anticipated Capri, an all-electric sports crossover. While the Capri name conjures images of the classic fastback coupe from the late ’60s and ’70s, this modern interpretation is anything but retro, which may upset hardcore fans. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the Capri… Continue reading The Capri Is Back in the Form of an Electric Crossover
For a long time it seemed like Ford wasn’t really interested in the Focus Electric. From lack of upgrades to lack of marketing, the Focus Electric has just been plugging along all on its own, promoted and discovered online by EV enthusiasts doing their own research. Back in December Ford announced the Focus EV would… Continue reading 2017 Focus Electric gets larger 33.5 kWh batter and over 100 miles range!
By now, you’ve heard the rumors that Ford may bring a 2015 Focus Energi plug-in hybrid to next year’s lineup. When the Focus Energi PHEV mention was first made, it was only stated that it would use the same 2.0 liter engine as the C-max Energi. GreenCarReports.com wasn’t happy leaving at that, so they did… Continue reading Ford Focus Energi could have 25 miles of range, $27,500
With no announcement or press release, Ford has lowered the price on the Ford Fusion Energi by $4000. Thanks to the eagle eyes at InsideEVs, the new pricing was spotted yesterday. Ford’s plug-in offerings have really started to gain traction in the marketplace recently. In the last 4 months of 2013, Ford sold over 3600… Continue reading Ford Fusion Energi price reduced $4000, quietly
Ford is recalling the approximately 2600 Ford Focus Electric vehicles that have been built since Sept 15th at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant. The ‘Stop Safely Now’ issue is a situation that can cause a loss of power to the wheels, even while in motion. The steering and brakes to seem to remain unaffected. An official… Continue reading Ford finally responds to ‘Stop Safely Now’ problem with official recall
Researchers at MIT claim to have a breakthrough HVAC system that needs very little energy to run. This system will first be testing by Ford in the Focus Electric in the next year or two. Funded by a $2.7 millioin grant from Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy, the system uses materials to store a… Continue reading Range-saving breakthrough in heating to be test in Ford Focus Electric
The Ford C-max Energi is now allowed to wear the New York carpool lane sticker. Cars with these stickers have access to a 40 mile stretch of the Long Island Expressway for single occupied commuter cars. According to recent studies, workers in New York spend more time driving to and from work than anywhere else… Continue reading Ford C-max Energi gets access to NY HOV lanes
C.J. O’Donnel is Ford’s group marketing manager for electrification. He is quick to state that the Ford Focus Electric is not a compliance car like the Honda Fit EV and the Chevy Spark EV. “By the end of the year we will have six brand-new electrified products, which I think shows a commitment to electrification… Continue reading Ford is starting slow and waiting for market with Electric Vehicles
There has been much discussion on the Ford C-max Energi Forum about how much space the battery pack takes up in the rear of the Ford C-max Energi. There seems to be some confusion as to where, and how large the lithium ion battery packs in the C-max Energi really are. Here is a picture… Continue reading How much cargo space does the Ford C-max Energi battery pack use?
At this year’s CES, Ford had a big presence as it always has. Ford had a number of vehicles on display including the Ford Fusion Energi and the Ford Focus Electric. However,one of the more interesting items from Ford is an in car application to help drivers make better use of their battery range in… Continue reading Ford’s Hybrid Route Planning
