Ford is doubling down on lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology for its upcoming electric vehicles, including a future mid-size EV pickup, citing the chemistry’s cost advantages, thermal stability, and tolerance for frequent 100% charge cycles without accelerated degradation. The Blue…
The new Ford Universal EV platform, designed to help the company reduce costs, was engineered with right-hand drive markets in mind. The platform, which will be used in a mid-size pickup due to arrive in 2027, is capable of right-hand…
A breakthrough has been achieved in reducing reliance on China-based rare earth minerals, thanks to a Ford EV motor. Ionic Rare Earths, a company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has validated a separated rare earth oxide material in an electric…
Chinese automakers have been expanding their global market share in recent years due to their competitive pricing and advanced tech features. However, some countries, including the US, have imposed legal barriers to prevent them from entering certain markets. As a…
Canada’s largest private-sector union, Unifor, has launched contract talks with Ford Motor Co. demanding higher wages, improved retirement benefits and stronger job security before a July 10 deadline. The negotiations cover 5,150 Ford workers across Canada and come as North…
Welding isn’t just a sparky hobby—it’s an electricity guzzler. A recent chat on Brian Scotto’s “Very Vehicular” podcast with Mike Burroughs of Stanceworks (the team behind the F-40 project car) highlighted how shop electricity bills can skyrocket when you’re running…
The myth that electric-vehicle batteries are single-use trash is flat-out wrong. Recycling EV batteries at scale has been a reality for over a decade, with automakers and specialist firms already recovering more than 95% of the lithium, cobalt, and other…
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its first bespoke luxury electric van to the U.S. in 2028, and it’s called the VLE. Forget everything you thought you knew about passenger vans—this isn’t a converted cargo hauler or a glorified people-mover. The VLE is…
Lime, the electric bike and scooter rental company backed by Uber Technologies Inc., has filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise up to $180.9 million. The company is offering 6.7 million shares priced between $24 and…
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E remains the only all-electric vehicle the automaker still sells in the United States after the F-150 Lightning was discontinued. However, the Mach-E’s future beyond its current generation is now in serious doubt following Ford’s announcement that its…