Corporate Strategy
Opinion: why Motional's pivot bodes ill for Tesla
AD technology in relevant sectors, not robotaxis, is likely the short-to-medium-term play
Ford
Ford has been mass producing automobiles for over a century, and has much-loved brands on both sides of the Atlantic. https://www.ford.com/ Based on a 2020 survey, Ford's F-series truck came second to the iPhone in revenue among all US consumer products. Ford is making aggressive strides on electrification, as it seeks to retain its market leadership in the EV age.
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Ford
Ford registers second consecutive strong EV month
Despite the firm's downer on its first generation of BEVs, US sales are proving solid if not spectacular
Ford
Ford no closer to EV profitability as pricing pressure hits
OEM looking to stabilise lower cost of sales before timing next generation EV launches
Ford
Ford cuts prices on 2024 Lightning pickups
2024 model year goes back on sale after February stop-sale
Corporate Strategy
Ford's lack of e-pickup faith leaves Rivian stock in the lurch
Fears that e-pickup leader Ford's attempts to stimulate demand in the segment may affect Rivian R1T sales
Corporate Strategy
Ford delays next-gen EVs
No new EVs until 2026 as OEM provides update of EV factory retooling
Ford
Ford still searching for US BEV breakout
The Detroit firm’s all-electric business is stable but sustained growth is proving elusive
Ford
Ford aiming for sweet spot market segment with 'Skunkworks' platform
CFO promises big car use cases for high-margin small platform
Ford
Ford cements solid start to 2024 for EV growth
Firm sees encouraging month-on-month, as well as year-on-year, growth
Reference
The twelve most promising EV battery innovations
The race is on to come up with breakthroughs that will make batteries more efficient, safer and, crucially, cheaper
Battery and Components
Ford reconsidering battery vertical integration
Firm hints at powertrain licensing despite existing capex commitments on battery JVs
Ford
Ford to pivot to smaller EVs
OEM hints at a line-up to take on Tesla Model 2 and Chinese compact EVs amid "seismic change" for the industry
Ford
Ford partner SK On inks US graphite supply deal
Key Ford battery partner is ramping up its US battery supply chain