Viritech, UK and Nuvera, USA sign MoU for fuel cell and powertrain technologies On August 14, Viritech and Nuvera signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of collaborating to market, deploy, and support Viritech’s VPT60N powertrain for on-road commercial vehicles. Nuvera will supply its E-Series Fuel Cell Engines for testing of integration with Viritech’s powertrain product line and will offer technical support du...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

Ford U.S. sales up 0.8% in Q4, up 7.1% to nearly 2 million vehicles in 2023 On January 4, Ford reported Q4 and full-year 2023 U.S. sales results. Ford Q4 sales were up 0.8% to 487,840 units, while 2023 sales totaled 1,995,912 vehicles, up 7.1% over 2022 Ford brand sales were up 0.4% to 465,463 units in Q4 and up 7.5% 1,914,094 units for all of 2023. Lincoln brand sales were up 8.8% in Q4 to 22,377 units, but down 2.0% to 81,818 units for all of 2...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/05

Ford UAW workers vote on agreement with wage increases, USD 8.1 billion plant investment On October 29, the UAW National Ford Council voted to send the tentative agreement to members to begin voting on November 1 through mid-November.The agreement, according to the UAW, includes USD 8.1 billion in product commitments and plant investments over the length of the contract, including:   • Chicago Assembly, USD 400 million: Ford Explorer, hybrid a...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/31

Ford continues sales momentum with U.S. sales up 9.9% for Q2 On July 6, Ford Motor Co. announced it sold 531,662 vehicles in the U.S. in the second quarter, up 9.9% from the same period last year.   • Ford became America’s best-selling brand for Q2 2023 with sales gains of 11.2% to 511,538 units, while the Lincoln brand sold 20,124 vehicles, down 15.2%.   • Ford truck sales climbed 26.2% on the strength of the new Super Duty sales, whic...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/07

Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant to receive USD 205 million in state incentives Ford recently unveiled its new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup, built at the Ohio Assembly Plant as well as the Kentucky Truck Plant, which is receiving USD 700 million in newly announced investment.The Ohio Assembly Plant is set to receive USD 205 million in state incentives, according to local media, based on Ford’s USD 900 million investment in the facility announced...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/30

Ford to invest USD 3.7 billion, create 6,200 jobs at plants in 3 Midwest states On June 2, Ford announced it will invest USD 3.7 billion and add more than 6,200 new union manufacturing jobs in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri plants, including a new electric commercial vehicle to be produced at the Ohio Assembly Plant.Michigan:      • USD 2 billion investment and 3,200 new jobs in three assembly plants in Michigan to increase production of the al...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/03

Ford alters production at North American plants due to chip shortages On February 14, with international bridges now open, Ford Motor Co. said it was modifying production at some of its plants due to shortages of semiconductor parts.The Ohio Assembly Plant, which assembles medium-duty trucks, Super Duty chassis cabs, and the E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis, and Transit production at its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri will be down th...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/16

Ford idles North American plants first week in November On October 29, Ford said it planned a down week starting November 1 at: Ohio Assembly Plant that builds E-Series vans, medium-duty trucks and Super Duty chassis cabs Louisville Assembly Plant that builds the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair Kansas City Assembly Plant, affecting Transit Van production only while F-150 continues Kentucky Truck Plant that builds the Super Duty, Ford Expedition ...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/02

Ford Super Duty, Expedition production cut at Kentucky, Ohio plants with chip shortage On March 22, Ford announced that the Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake will be down completely and Kentucky Truck will be working two of three shifts because of a semiconductor parts shortage, according to Kelli Felker, Ford global manufacturing and labor communications manager.Both plants are scheduled to return to full production on Monday, March 29.Ford produ...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/23

 Nuvera Fuel Cells USA expands testing capability in Italy On February 25, Nuvera Fuel Cells announced the expansion of its hydrogen fuel cell engine testing capabilities with the commissioning of a large-scale durability test facility in Italy. The new automated facility, located at the SIAD S.p.A. main plant in Osio, was designed, constructed and commissioned over a period of three years. The Nuvera Fuel Cell Engine Test Module (ETM) is a ful...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/01

General Motors to work with CATL on battery production in China On June 4, General Motors announced it will work with Chinese battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. to produce batteries for its Chinese market EVs.Speaking to local Chinese media, General Motors China president Julian Blisset said the company is already working closely with CATL and revealed it will only source EV components from local Chinese suppliers going forward...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/09

Ford offers more features for F-600, F-650, F-750, E-Series commercial vehicles On March 3, Ford announced it is adding even more customer-driven options to its F-650 and F-750 Medium Duty trucks and E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis.The all-new F-600 Super Duty chassis cab, built at the Ohio Assembly Plant with the capability of a Class 6 truck in a familiar Class 5 package, is now available to order and will be delivered in summer 2020.Ford...

News  Updated at: 2020/03/06

FAW Bestune unveils new vehicle development platforms and four product series On October 17, FAW Bestune Car Co., Ltd. (FAW Bestune) held a brand event to officially release the four product series (B, E, S and T-series) in its future product portfolio and the two vehicle development platforms (FMA and FME). According to various media sources, FAW Bestune’s B-series will feature cross-segment and fashion models. The E-series will feature intell...

News  Updated at: 2019/10/21

BYD officially launches e2 model On September 2, BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (BYD) officially launched its e2 model, which is the automaker’s first e-series crossover model. Positioned as a pure-electric smart crossover, the new vehicle is available in four versions differentiated by standard cruising range and long cruising range and will retail from CNY 89,800 to CNY 119,800.  Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum power output ...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/04

Ford introduces all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine for Super Duty pickup, Medium Duty trucks On August 1, Ford announced that an all-new 7.3-liter V8 engine will be optionally available in its 2020 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickups, scheduled to go on sale in fall 2019, that produces 430 hp and 475 ft-lb of torque paired with the all-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift transmission.The new Windsor, Canada-built engine joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 gas ...

News  Updated at: 2019/08/06

Zotye releases green mobility plan Zotye released its green mobility plan as well as NEV product plan recently.    It will continue to make efforts on the E-series and launch over ten NEVs within 2020.After the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, Zotye reorganized its NEV product lineup of the Cloud-series, E-series, and Z/T series. The E-series now includes the EZ500, ET450, E330, ES330, and E200FCV, covering segments such as mini EV, small-size electri...

News  Updated at: 2019/05/09

BYD showcases 23 models at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show On April 16, BYD made global debuts of the E-SEED GT concept NEV and the all-new e-series vehicles, and showcased products of the Dynasty-series at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.The E-SEED GT super sports car adopts BYD’s “EV Dragon Face” design.As BYD’s first 5-seat SUV, the global strategic Song Pro is underpinned by the BMP mid-size luxury vehicle platform, leveraging the BNA car manufac...

News  Updated at: 2019/04/19

Ford introduces all-new F-600 Super Duty, updates entire commercial vehicle lineup On March 5, Ford announced an all-new F-600 Super Duty, as well as updates for its Super Duty chassis cab, Transit, F-650 and F-750 Medium Duty trucks, E-Series and F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis models.The all-new F-600 Super Duty chassis cab is the size of an F-550 with the upgraded driveline and chassis components of a Class 6 truck, and can be ordered in early ...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/07

Dana’s Spicer supplies driveline on Isuzu FTR Class 6 medium-duty truck Dana Incorporated announced that the 2018 Isuzu FTR from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America exclusively features Spicer driveline technologies, including Spicer E-Series steer axles, Spicer Life Series driveshafts, and Spicer single-reduction single drive axles. Engineered for medium-duty trucks, Spicer single-reduction single drive axles support vehicles with a gross axle w...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/02

Dana named exclusive supplier of driveline components for Hino XL7 and XL8 Trucks Dana announced that it will be the exclusive driveline supplier for the highly anticipated Hino XL7 and XL8 Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicles. The trucks feature Dana Spicer D- and E-Series steer axles, SPL 140 and 170 driveshafts, and several models of Spicer single and tandem drive axles, including the AdvanTEK 40, newly released S172 heavy-duty single drive axle,...

News  Updated at: 2018/04/25