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Ford to Transform Ontario Plant Into EV Factory

Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 billion to transform its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, to assemble multiple electric vehicles and battery packs.

April 11, 2023
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Poll: Most Americans Aren’t Sold on EV for Next Vehicle

WASHINGTON — Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents.

April 11, 2023
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EPA Car Rule to Push Huge Increase in EV Sales, Reports Say

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030.  

April 11, 2023
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Here’s Why Leasing an EV Is About to Become More Popular

WASHINGTON — Electric vehicle leases are likely to surge beginning April 18, experts say, as new federal restrictions on EV tax credits come into effect.

April 7, 2023
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Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to Thousands of Stores

Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels.

April 6, 2023
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F-150 Lightning Is Ford’s Only EV to Get Full Tax Credit

Ford Motor Co. expects only its F-150 Lightning pickup to qualify for a full tax credit under a new law designed to spur adoption of battery-powered models.

April 6, 2023
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Europe’s EV Push Nearly Faltered Over Fringe Fuels

It sounds inconceivable that Europe’s plan for electric vehicles almost went awry because of an expensive technology that’s virtually unavailable, but that’s exactly what happened.

April 6, 2023
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Tesla Tripled Austin Workforce to More Than 12,000 in 2022

Tesla Inc.’s sprawling manufacturing hub in Austin, Texas, more than tripled its employee ranks last year, the company told county officials.

April 5, 2023
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New Ram EV Pickup Rev Can Go Up to 500 Miles on a Charge

DETROIT — An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge is among the new vehicles being introduced April 5 at the New York International Auto Show.

April 5, 2023
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Ford Sales Up 10.1% in Q1

Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 10.1% year-over-year in the first quarter, lifting the Blue Oval to the best-selling brand — but not manufacturer — in the country for the January-March period.

April 4, 2023