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In a last-minute reprieve, Ford Motor’s $3 billion battery factory in Marshall, Michigan, will retain federal tax credits despite a controversial budget bill, ensuring the production of cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the carmaker announced this week. The NYT reports that Ford confirmed that tweaks to the bill’s language preserve incentives for the plant, which…
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” slated for signing in the coming days, delivers a seismic shift to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credit systems, and clean energy policies. This legislation, detailed by EV industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, reshapes the landscape for EV owners, automakers, and enthusiasts, balancing new opportunities with significant challenges
Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle (EV) sales dropped sharply by 31.4% in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a safety-related stop-sale of its popular Mustang Mach-E. The recall, affecting over 317,000 vehicles globally, stems from a software glitch in the electronic door latches that could trap occupants inside, posing serious risks. This setback,…
A Houston-area family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging defective safety designs in the Cybertruck led to Michael Sheehan’s death in a fiery crash in August 2024. The suit, lodged in Harris County, Texas, marks the first legal challenge targeting the Cybertruck’s safety systems, spotlighting concerns over battery design and emergency egress…
A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…
Starting September 1, 2025, Ford Motor Company will require most of its global salaried workforce to return to the office four days a week, a move aimed at boosting performance as the automaker accelerates its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced to employees on Wednesday, this policy reflects Ford’s push to foster collaboration and compete in…
A parking lot in Farmington Hills, a Detroit suburb, has become an unexpected storage site for dozens of unsold Tesla Cybertrucks, highlighting both local zoning issues and broader struggles in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The futuristic, stainless steel pickups, once hailed as a bold step forward for Tesla, are now piling up, drawing attention…
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford has raised concerns over a new GOP tax bill that could eliminate critical tax credits for electric vehicle (EV) battery production, potentially derailing a $3 billion investment in a Marshall, Michigan, factory. Speaking at a policy conference, Ford highlighted the risk to the plant, which is 60% complete and set…
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