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04 Nov

Ford is now shipping a new Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter to its EV drivers

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Ford will start shipping a new Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter to customers today, the company told Engadget in an email. The new adapters were co-developed with Lectron, a major manufacturer of EV chargers, adapters and cables for Tesla and others.Ford drivers gained access to Tesla Superchargers earlier this year, but the CCS charging port on Ford EVs isn't compatible with Tesla's NACS port. To fix that, the automaker offered a free NACS adapter to owners of its Mach E, F-150 Lightning and other vehicles, with a deadline of June 2024.Earlier this month, however, Ford sent a service bulletin to some…

30 Sep

Ford throws in a free home charger and installation with new EV purchases and leases

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Ford is looking to take some of the sting out of EV charging by offering a free home charger. The automaker will even send out a technician to install it at no cost to you if you buy or lease a retail Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit between October 1 and January 2. However, Ford may opt to extend the program if it proves successful. (Ford Pro fleet customers will get a $2,000 commercial charging cash incentive instead.)According to Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal, those who take up the offer will get a Level 2 charger at…

21 Aug

Ford Steps Back From EVs—and Says Hybrids Are the Future

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Even early adopters and those seeking to reduce their CO2 emissions wilt at some EVs’ first-year depreciation of 50 percent.Automakers, too, are feeling the heat. In a press release Ford said it was to broaden choices for customers as it “adjusts its rollout of pure electric vehicles to deliver a capital-efficient, profitable electric vehicle business.” It also noted that Chinese automakers have “advantaged cost structures including vertical integration, low-cost engineering, multi-energy advanced battery technology and digital experiences.”By killing its three-row SUV and delaying a next-generation pickup, Ford is hoping to stem losses resulting from its previously ambitious all-electric plan.“It's coming…

14 Aug

The 2025 Ford Maverick Shows That Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Going Mainstream

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Ford created a surprise smash hit when it introduced the Maverick in 2021. This compact pickup, built on architecture shared with the Escape and Bronco Sport crossover SUVs, offered truck capability in a fuel-efficient, sensibly sized package. Now, Ford has introduced updates for the 2025 model year that make the Maverick even more appealing.First and foremost: Customers will finally be able to order the Maverick with the thrifty hybrid engine and all-wheel drive. Previously, Ford limited the hybrid powertrain to front-wheel-drive models. This maximized fuel efficiency, earning stellar EPA estimates of 42 city miles per gallon, 33 highway, and 37…

01 Aug

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity

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When the Mustang Mach-E first hit the streets at the end of 2021, people were so up in arms about its name that it felt like you couldn’t have a serious discussion about the vehicle itself. How dare Ford tarnish the legacy of its iconic pony car with *gasp* a crossover SUV?! And an all-electric one at that. But now that Ford has had a few years to refine the platform, it’s a great time to take another look at what is still the company’s most engaging EV to date. What’s new for 2024 Ford has made several tweaks and…