In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed that it will continue to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in its cars. This is in response to a question connected to GM's announcement to drop both in the future.
Farley's answer offers more insight...
I didn't watch, what did they say exactly. What do you mean by 2nd gen F series? You mean 2nd gen Lightning?
I thought the current was going to be the only Lightning EV generation and T3 truck is going to be called something else completely?
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/10/ford-recalls-electric-f-150-lightning-pickups.html
Ford recalling 18 electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks after battery fire
March 10, 2023
Ford is recalling 18 electric F-150 Lightning pickups that the company has identified as potentially having a battery...
Ford has issued a statement today and it looks like it could be a few weeks:
“During a standard Lightning pre-delivery quality inspection, one vehicle displayed a battery issue. We believe we have identified the root cause of this issue. By the end of next week, we expect to conclude our...
Cybertruck spotted in public today with new triangle side mirrors that will be removable.
https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/video-added-cybertruck-spotted-with-new-side-mirror-design-palo-alto-feb-1-2023-%F0%9F%93%B8.6009/
Press Release: https://media.electrifyamerica.com/en-us/releases/204
TravelCenters of America Enters Agreement with Electrify America to Expand Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
TA and Electrify America Have Goal to Install DC Fast Chargers Nationwide
to Meet Needs of EV Drivers
WESTLAKE...
Ram 1500 Revolution EV renderings in multiple colors.
https://www.ram1500revolutionforum.com/forum/threads/awesome-ram-1500-revolution-preview-renderings.6496/
https://electrek.co/2022/11/29/ford-engineer-lightning-ev-tech-explains-pro-power-onboard/
Ford engineer behind Lightning EV tech explains why Pro Power Onboard is an emotional feature
Vyas Shenoy, a Ford engineer behind the advanced Pro Power Onboard technology on the Ford F-150 Lighting...
Via Electrek:
Ford is returning to its roots as it looks to keep employees on board during the transition to electric vehicles. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, spoke at an event in Detroit, telling reporters Ford is “going back to our model A” in reference to bringing production back in-house during...
Saw this video and summary posted by someone on Rivianforums
Highlights:
“Limitations” for Ford (existing 150 line & design) vs. Rivian’s more agile approach
Challenges potentially for ramp up for Rivian
Lightning is simpler
Rivian performance spectrum & much more complicated but better...
Just confirmed by Musk
https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/musk-confirms-cybertruck-will-be-waterproof-enough-to-serve-briefly-as-a-boat-%f0%9f%9a%a4/
September 14, 2022
DETROIT -- The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards organization announced the 26 semifinalists for the awards, which will be announced in January.
The semifinalists were culled from a list of 47 vehicles, which ties for the longest list of...