Search results

  1. Ford announces Ford Charge DCFC network

    Ford has announced Ford Charge; 320 Ford dealerships have opened up access to 1,200 DFC stations for public use. Ford will offer 24/7 live support to those who need help using the charging network. Customers can easily find Ford Charge stations through the BlueOval Charge Network for Ford...
  2. A strange thing happened on the way out of the dealership

    We had been looking for a new car for my daughter for a couple of months, and we found a great deal on a New 2024 Bronco Sport at Leif Johnson Ford in Austin, Texas. While waiting for the finance manager to call me in, I started to roam around and heard some music blaring outside. When I walked...
  3. 2 years 6 month ownership update. 34,800 miles DCFC in Texas and BlueCruise 1.3

    In May 2022 my wife and I purchased an EV to replace our Ford Expedition. This was our only car and switching to an only EV household at that time was a hard decision but one we thought we could do. The first challenge was finding DCFCs on various road trips inside Texas that first year. Driving...
  4. Mach-E Rally Wheels now available as Ford Performance Accessory (Part M-1007K-MMER)

    https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-1007K-MMER $1545.00 EDIT Set each Set of 4. Part number M-1007K-MMER. Compatible with all 2021-2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E models trims / powertrains
  5. Ohmmu 12v lithium Anyone purchased or have experience with this battery?

    With all the talk of 12v battery failures lately, I was looking at options that may last longer and be a better option for EVs. I found this company ohmmu and the specs looked pretty good. The price is almost double the genuine Ford battery but it's stated it will last 4X as long as a lead acid...
  6. Failed Front Drive Unit - The South Central Texas Saga

    In late December 2023 our family took a trip from Austin to Galveston and after enjoying the Gulf of Mexico and Moody Gardens we departed Saturday morning (12/30) to return home. We stopped at a slow EA charge station in League City outside of Houston and then proceeded home via I-10 and just as...
  7. Ford Capital Market Day Yahoo finance Jim Farley Interview

    Interesting interview with Jim Farley during Capital Market Day 1. Software 2. Second-generation Vehicles/products that are cutting edge new 3 row SUV, and redesigned Lightning 3. Pro fleet focus 4. Reduce battery weight and cost 5. Battery processing focus
  8. New Bridgestone Turanza EV tires (with "Enliten" tech) for Teslas, Mach-E promises better durability

    https://electrek.co/2023/05/19/bridgestone-ev-specific-turanza-tire-tesla-mustang-mach-e-owners/ Veteran tire manufacture Bridgestone has launched its first EV-dedicated tire in front of a crowd in Southern California this morning. The Turanza EV is a grand touring tire designed to handle the...
  9. ChargeX is a new group that’s going to improve US public EV chargers

    https://electrek.co/2023/05/19/chargex-us-public-ev-chargers/ Meet ChargeX, an EV industry consortium that was announced today by the US Department of Energy (DOE) – and its mission is to improve public EV charging reliability and usability by June 2025. More specifically, ChargeX’s plan is...
  10. Ford CEO admits the carmaker can’t ‘upskill everyone’ to work on its high-tech electric vehicles: ‘It will take too much time’

    https://fortune.com/2023/05/04/ford-ceo-jim-farley-upskill-workers-ev-t3-production/ Final Quote “We’re a long way from ready,” Farley said. The ongoing revolution in the auto industry will not come without sacrifices, warned the sector’s largest U.S. employer. Speaking at the Future of...
  11. Jim Farley comments on recent Tesla price drops in Bloomberg

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-21/ford-s-farley-says-tesla-pricing-could-start-an-ev-price-war?leadSource=uverify%20wall Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley said rival Tesla Inc. could start a price war and turn certain electric vehicle models into commodities...
  12. Ford 2023 sustainability report posted

    https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/reports/2023-integrated-sustainability-and-financial-report.pdf https://corporate.ford.com/social-impact/sustainability.html Other reports are available on the same page
  13. Ford CEO Jim Farley interview on State of Charge visiting BlueOval City

    A great Jim Farley interview from Tom at State of Charge Visting BlueOval City discussing battery plans and other great topics covered
  14. CNBC: Where do EV batteries go when they die? (Yes, they can be recycled!)

    A great video showing EV battery recycling efforts in the US. Share this with someone who doesn't understand EV batteries can be recycled. Primary business discussed in story https://www.spiersnewtechnologies.com/
  15. CATL M3P battery product begins

    https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-catl-start-mass-production-delivery-m3p-batteries-this-year-2023-03-24/ I hope these are the batteries being produced in the new Ford/CATL plant ? Higher power density with 15% more being reported and cheaper production costs is a Win Win. The batteries...
  16. DOE report - Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Capacity in North America in 2030 is Projected to be Nearly 20 Times Greater than in 2021

    A little light reading for those who are interested in the link below from Argonne National Laboratories https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/articles/fotw-1271-january-2-2023-electric-vehicle-battery-manufacturing-capacity A wave of new planned electric vehicle battery plants will increase...
  17. Circle K charging station experience by Out of Spec Kyle

    Fingers crossed the start rolling out quick across the country. Add in 7 Charge locations it’s looking better everyday. Build it and they will come
  18. 7Charge 7-Eleven creates new EV charging network

    I didn't see this posted yet so I figured some would be interested. https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/7-and-8209-eleven-inc-launches-new-electric-vehicle-charging-network-7charge IRVING, Texas (Mar. 16, 2023) – Today 7‑Eleven, Inc. announced 7Charge, its new, proprietary EV...
  19. MachE owner usage statistics revealed

    https://fordauthority.com/2023/03/ford-mustang-mach-e-owner-usage-statistics-revealed/ Since its launch for the 2021 model year, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has proven to be one of the more satisfying crossovers on the market, as well as a vehicle that’s attracting plenty of customers who are new to...
  20. Subway plans EV Charging Oasis stations

    Subway Plans EV Charging Stations With Wi-Fi And Playgrounds https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattnovak/2023/02/21/subway-plans-ev-charging-stations-with-wi-fi-and-playgrounds/ Subway plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at some locations for a pilot project this year, according to a...




Top