Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM PHEV launched in Philippines Reported on March 26, 2025, Jetour Auto Philippines has launched the X70 Lightning i-DM.  Based on the X70, the model is a 3-row SUV measuring in at (LWH) 4,785x 1,900x 1,720 mm with a wheelbase of 2,745 mm. The model comes equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, working with dual electric motors. Outputs rise to 271 hp and 395 Nm of torque, which is good for a century spri...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

s, to create a strong competitor in the contract manufacturing and complex sub-assembly space. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DMS operates a 500,000-square-foot plant on Detroit’s west side, making instrument panels for its largest customer for the Mustang, Explorer, F-150 and F-150 Lightning, as well as Volvo Truck. Approximately 1,200 workers at the plant perform build-to-print assembly and injection molding. Android and Avancez...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

with that announcement, Ford told suppliers that production of the current P702 version, introduced in 2021 and refreshed in 2024, will be extended by a year into 2028. Ford has not confirmed or commented on the plans. The retiming of the launch of the traditional F-150 comes as the electric F-150 Lightning version has failed to sell at the volumes initially projected.  Ford has said it is planning a 2027 rollout of its next-gen P800 electric p...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Ford’s 2025 F-150 Lightning production proceeding as planned Ford F-150 Lightning production restarted as planned at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center earlier in January. Production of the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning was previously scheduled to begin in November 2024, but Ford chose to idle the operation for seven weeks, from November 15 to January 6 this year after the traditional weeklong holiday break.  The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is receiv...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

ickup truck for now. The longest-range version of the Silverado EV is the 8WT model with a 492-mile range, while the RST model can go 460 miles on a full charge (as does the GMC Sierra EV Denali). The Tesla Cybertruck has a range of 440 miles, while the Rivian R1T gets 420 miles, and the Ford F-150 Lightning gets 320 miles. (multiple sources on January 21, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

ear 2024 sales increased 4% 2,078,832 units. Ford expanded its market share with total industry sales estimated to have increase 2%. Sales of 285,291 electrified vehicles (HEV, PHEV and electric) were up 38% in 2024 over a year ago.  In 2024, Mustang Mach-E sales were up 27% to 51,745 units, F-150 Lightning sales were up 39% to 33,510 units, and E-Transit sales were up 64% to 12,610 units.  In Q4, Mustang Mach-E posted record quarterly sales wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

Ford to idle Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn for several weeks On October 31, 2024, Ford Motor Company said that it would idle the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center located in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. through the end of the year in response to decreased EV demand. The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center manufactures the Ford F-150 Lightning fully electric pickup truck. According to a Ford spokesperson, production at the plant will pause once the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

Ford releases EV routing software update for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Through a post on LinkedIn on October 28, 2024, Ford Motor Company announced that it had launched a software update for the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles that enables EV routing for Google Maps through Android Auto. Ford had originally announced this feature at CES 2024 in January. The EV routing update provides drivers with information on the e...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/01

vehicles (EVs), gas and diesel vehicles still make up 58% of their fleet on average, and hybrid vehicles make up almost 20%. Ford Pro E-Switch Assist helps business and government customers determine if they are ready to add electric vans and trucks to their fleet—like the E-Transit van and F-150 Lightning pickup— and can identify which areas in the fleet are ideal for switching. This complimentary web-based tool is now available in the U.S.,...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

38.0% to 48,101 units. F-150 hybrid sales rose 64% in the third quarter to 20,129 units, making it the best-selling hybrid truck, joined by the Maverick hybrid which saw sales rise 22% to 16,561 units. The two trucks combined account for 77% of the hybrid pickup segment. Sales of the electric F-150 Lightning more than doubled, helping overall Ford electric vehicle sales post a 12% quarterly gain, while the Ford E-Transit, posted a 13% gain on sal...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

part of BlueOval Charge Network, as well as making home charging more accessible to them. Details of the Ford Power Promise include: •    An eight-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty for every Ford electric vehicle•    A complimentary home charger for Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit customers, with an expert that comes out to install it at no charge •    On the road, the BlueOval Charge Network automati...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

lutions are targeting to move some Mustang Mach-E battery production from Poland to Holland, Michigan, in 2025 to qualify for Inflation Reduction Act benefits.   •  The BlueOval SK joint venture’s Kentucky 1 plant will manufacture cells for the current E-Transit with enhanced range and F-150 Lightning beginning mid-2025,    •  BlueOval SK at BlueOval City in Tennessee will produce cells starting in late 2025 for Ford’s new electric...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

Ford, TXU Energy team up to offer free EV charging to Texas customers On August 12, Ford Motor Company and TXU Energy announced they have created a first-of-its-kind retail energy management offering for Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Escape Plugin Hybrid customers in Texas.  The TXU Free EV Miles program offers Ford EV customers a credit on their TXU Energy bill for all home energy used for vehicle charging during the free charging h...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

lso received approval for incentives for a USD 2.014 billion investment into 10 Michigan manufacturing sites to create 3,260 jobs.  Ford fell short of expected job creation at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center after becoming a one-shift operation in April in response to sales of the electric F-150 Lightning. Half of 1,400 the affected workers transferred to Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant to start a third shift to build Bronco SUVs and Ranger pic...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

Ford Lightning SuperTruck, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N dominate at Pikes Peak race The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck dominated competitors at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a final time of 8:53.553 on the challenging high-altitude race.  Ford had also competed at last year’s Pikes Peak competition with the SuperVan 4.2. This year’s SuperTruck was equipped with a 50 kWh battery, but produced 1,500 kW of power with its 1,400 hp powe...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Ford F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck to run Pikes Peak On May 28, Ford announced that its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will take part in the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in late June. Based on Ford’s best-selling electric pickup, the Ford Performance team will be ratcheting up the vehicles’ aerodynamics and power output to take on the daunting 12.5-mile uphill excursion as a test bed for electric powertrains.  Runn...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29

Lightning eMotors' EVs, equipment go to auction on May 30 in Loveland, Colorado On May 21, the Tiger Group announced an online auction on May 30 for USD 10 million in parts, tools, equipment and EVs formerly owned by Lightning eMotors, which recently entered receivership and was purchased by a third party. Once a promising EV startup, Lightning eMotors had been converting conventional ICE vehicles into zero-emission EVs in Loveland, Colorado for ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/27

Ford opens 2024 F-150 Lightning orders, Flash model available under USD 70,000 On April 16, Ford announced that online orders are open for the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, now shipping from the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.   The F-150 Lightning Flash, now available with a starting MSRP under USD 70,000, comes with added tech and an extended-range battery, 15.5-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, a wireless charging pad, and Intelligent Acces...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/17

Ford cuts price of F-150 Lightning as it prepares to resume shipments On April 5, Ford cut the prices of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck by as much as 7.5% as it prepares to resume deliveries from the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center later in April following a halt earlier in 2024 over an undisclosed quality issue. •    The Flash extended-range model received the largest reduction of USD 5,500, and now starts at USD 67,995. •    T...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/12

lling three-row SUV. EV sales were up 86.1% to 20,233 units, while hybrid sales were up 42.0% to 38,421 units, and ICE vehicle sales were up 2.6% to 449,439 vehicles. Mustang Mach-E posted strong Q1 sales of 9,589 units, up 77.3% over a year ago.  America’s best-selling electric truck, the F-150 Lightning, had sales of 7,743 trucks, up 80.4% percent. Hybrid growth is expected to continue as more versions of the new F-150 hybrid ship to dealers...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04