021, in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and invested in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In the July 2022 announcement of its business strategy, Ford stated it would produce 2 million BEVs and invest USD 50 billion by 2026, converting...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/10/18

interest with its spacious V1 sedan: The model, which had been specifically developed for the “Taxi of the Future” competition, could be fitted with diesel, natural gas, hybrid or electric powertrains – it was ahead of its time and ultimately achieved third place in the competition behind the Ford Transit Connect and, the winner, the Nissan NV200 Ford Otosan invested around two billion euros in the expansion (marked in blue) of its Koca...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/08

Ford: HVs for all models by 2030, postponing some EV launch plans Scaling back CATL and SK On JV battery plants; Lithium supply contracts with 4 companies Summary Expanding HV offerings, postponing the launch of some EVs Electric vehicle sales (U.S. in 2023): 73,000 EVs, 134,000 HVs Construction of battery plants with SK On and CATL; signed lithium supply contracts with four companies Ford Pro commercial vehicle business: Producing commercial van...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/29

in the development of next-generation batteries, the company established a battery cell development center in Michigan and is investing in the emerging companies SES AI Corporation (lithium metal battery) and Soelect Inc. (all-solid battery cathode material). ＊ III-1-6 Individual descriptions   Ford In July 2022, the company announced the latest version of its business strategy, "Ford+," which calls for production of 2 million BEVs and invest...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/01

IAA Mobility 2023: European OEMs (2) VW, Audi, Cupra, Lucid, Ford Summary VW: New models from ID. family, ID. GTI Concept and ID.7 Audi: Premiere of the Q6 e-tron Cupra: Tavascan, Raval and DarkRebel concept, high-performance with full-electric sustainability Lucid: Unveiling the exclusive Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition Ford: German premiere of the Mustang Mach-E Rally, newly unveiled electrified models for the European market IAA Mobil...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/18

Ford (Part 2): Launching Ranger and F-Series Super Duty pickups in US in 2023 Introduction of two electric CVs in EU, SUVs designed for consumers in China Summary USA: Sales of pickup trucks, SUVs and commercial vans expanding Activities to increase production in North America Europe: Strengthening commercial vehicle business China: Sales volume falls due to COVID-related restrictions South America: Focusing on production of Ranger and Transit an...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/15

Ford (Part 1): Accelerating electrification to achieve the "Ford+" business strategy goals To produce 2 million EVs per year by 2026, building battery plants with SK On and LGES Summary New electrification strategy announced to achieve the goals of the Ford+ business strategy EV production: Building an EV plant with an annual production capacity of 500,000 units in Tennessee, U.S. Joint venture with SK On to build a battery plant for EVs in the U...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/18

IAA Transportation 2022 (2) Global CV manufacturer exhibitions VW, Renault, IVECO, Ford, Scania and MAN: Alternative drive systems for vans, LCVs, trucks and buses Summary VW Commercial Vehicles: ID.Buzz Variations and the New Amarok Renault: Diversity with the E-Tech Electric and Hyvia's H2 Technology IVECO: Driving the Road of Change Ford PRO: Premiere of the E-Transit Custom Scania: “Ready for the Road Ahead” with Sustainable Solutions MAN...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/10/21

Ford (Part 2): Enhancement of CVs and EVs in EU, Lincoln models and SUVs in China Rise in volume & profits expected in '22 with introduction of EVs and improved semiconductor supply Summary Europe: Expanding CV business, accelerating electrification plan China: Strong sales for Lincoln brand vehicles and SUV models South America: Discontinues manufacturing in Brazil, keeps production in Argentina and Uruguay India: Discontinues production of vehi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/04/25

Hannover Show 2018: The 67th IAA International Commercial Vehicle Show (Part 2) DAF, Iveco, Ford, BMC, ZF, and Bosch Summary DAF (Paccar Group): Exhibition of various EV trucks Iveco: The energy transition towards a sustainable future Ford: High-performance truck made in Turkey BMC: New TUGRA CONSTRUCTION / TRACTOR ZF: Electric Axles Bosch: Electrification technology of various systems This is the second part of the report from the 67th IAA Inter...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/11/14

sales fall 36% and production drops 21% in 2015 Russian government bolsters auto industry with support measures AvtoVAZ's market share shrinks to 15.5% while Hyundai Group expands to 15.1% Passenger car production by OEM and reduction of production Renault-Nissan-AvtoVAZ U.S. OEMs in Russia: GM and Ford Chinese OEMs in Russia: Lifan, Great Wall and Chery Japanese OEM in Russia: Toyota Commercial vehicle makers in Russia: Tata, GAZ, Scania, Isuzu,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/05/11

Ford sustains solid profits as North American market rebounds Company looks to NA and Asia markets for future growth Summary "ONE Ford" plan and Lincoln brand revival central to overall strategy Europe: the focus for vehicle refreshes Ford gains hybrid and electric vehicle market share Global unit sales flat in 2012 despite growth in NA and Asia; Strong growth predicted going forward Ford profit strong in 2012; Expects continued strength in 2013 ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/08/22

Brazil extends tax breaks to achieve 4 million record-high sales in 2013 Import restrictions impact Argentina's sales results Summary Brazil: sales and production increase to 1.16 million and 1.17 million respectively for Jan.-Apr. 2013 Higher tax on imported vehicles and tax breaks for new car purchases Brazil's vehicle sales by OEM New model launch in Brazil Top 4 OEMs: Fiat, VW, GM and Ford Other European OEMs: Renault, PSA and BMW Korean and ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/06/19

Turkey: Ford to consolidate production of LCVs in Europe Hyundai doubles production capacity of passenger cars to 200K Summary Ford and Tofas (Fiat) mainly produce CVs Turkish government announces investment incentives for auto industry Ford to consolidate development and production of CVs in Europe Hyundai Motor Company to double production capacity to 200K units by the end of 2013 Renault starts production of new Clio, Fluence, and Symbol from ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/05/23

Ford of Europe to outlast shrinking market by realigning production plans Ford and Sollers produce the Explorer and Transit with joint venture in Russia Summary Model plans: Ford to launch B-Max, new Kuga, and Focus EV in 2012 New technologies: one-liter EcoBoost engine and telematics system SYNC Ford to reorganize the production structure of European plants, and to establish a joint venture with Sollers in Russia Sales volume up by 1.8% to 1.602...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/03/27

Turkey: brisk export boosts 2010 production to 1.09 mn units, and domestic sales reach record 790 K Ford spends 860 mn dollars to refurbish its plant, while Chery Motors builds a new plant to produce Summary Production capacities of thirteen OEMs total 1.58 mn units Tofas (Fiat) to produce Doblo EVs from the middle of 2011 and to supply Turkish-made vehicles to Opel on an OEM basis Renault to produce the Fluence EV from September 2011 Ford to s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2011/05/26