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Ford Planning Range-Extended Plug-In Hybrids, Says CEO Jim Farley
The comment came during Ford's fourth-quarter earnings call to investors, where Farley mentioned SUVs and pickups as potential use-case scenarios.
Ford plans extended-range powertrains for large SUVs, pickups
Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that the automaker is developing extended-range powertrains for its large electric SUVs and pickup trucks, following the strategy of other brands like Ram and Volkswagen Group's newly established Scout Motors.
Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Big Electric Trucks Aren't Profitable Just Yet
"Customers have shown that they will not pay any premium for these large EVs," Farley said in an earnings call.
Ford EV strategy reworked to now include range-extender hybrids
Ford has confirmed it is developing range-extender hybrids in order to grab a larger share of electrified car sales, after having suffered a drop in global EV sales in 2024. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the American brand is developing SUV and pick-up platforms designed for range-extender EVs (RExs),
Ford embraces hybrid and range-extender EVs
Who says a giant ship can’t be turned around quickly? Speaking on a Q4 2024 earnings conference call this week, Ford CEO Jim Farley was keen to explain how determined he is to maintain the Blue Oval’s agility in developing new electrified products to match ever-changing consumer demand and regulatory environments.
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is falling behind Tesla’s Cybertruck in deepening EV crisis
The automaker has a plan to catch up to rivals rolling out high-performing, affordable electric vehicles. But first, it has ...
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Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning is losing ground as its aging EV lineup faces new threats
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is losing ground in the US with new electric pickups like the Tesla Cybertruck and Chevy ...
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Ford Says Large Electric Trucks And SUVs Have 'Unresolvable' Problems
“For larger retail, electric utilities, the economics are unresolvable,” Farley said. “These customers have very demanding ...
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Ford Knows Electric Vehicles Can't Tow
Ford doesn't think battery-electric powertrains in its full-size trucks and SUVs make sense moving forward. CEO Jim Farley ...
Ford CEO Admits Challenges of Electric Pickups for Towing
Three years after launching the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford CEO Jim Farley has acknowledged the limitations of electric trucks, particularly when it comes to towing and long-distance hauling.
Ford shares slide as automaker forecasts weaker growth, further losses for electric vehicle unit
Ford Motor Co. is forecasting weaker earnings growth for this year and further losses in its electric vehicles business as it ...