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The Bronco is viewed as one of the most critical nonelectric product launches for Ford in years.

As automakers including Ford and GM invest heavily in electric vehicles to catch Tesla, dealerships enter the EV future, and business models being tested.

Elon Musk pushed the auto industry to adopt electric vehicles, but the shift has since turned into a major challenge for Tesla, ex-Ford CEO Mark Fields said.

Ford is recalling nearly 205,000 Transit Connect vans in the U.S. and Canada.

Ford CEO Jim Farley largely met Wall Street’s expectations during his first investor day, but there were some missed opportunities as well.

Ford’s stock just broke above a very long-term trend line, typically a sign of more upside ahead, Miller Tabak’s Matt Maley says.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning isn’t a “science experiment” or vehicle that looks like a “doorstop.” It’s an electric pickup designed to function like a truck.

The rollout of Ford’s new F-150 truck is being watched closely in the Bay Area — both because of the fight against climate change and for economic opportunities. Scott Budman reports.

About 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and trucks, which has been a huge problem in the fight against climate change.

Production of the battery cells as well as supporting modules is expected to start by mid-decade, the companies said.

The automaker unveiled the vehicle during an elaborate presentation at the company’s world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford said a work-oriented version of the truck will start at about $40,000, while a high-end model will top out at about $90,000.

Volkswagen is planning to bring to market by 2025 a version of its upcoming microbus, a retro-styled electric van, that can drive itself.

The downtime will not impact the Ford’s plan to begin delivering the vehicles to dealers this summer, according to a company spokeswoman.

The 2021 Explorer Timberline, which the company unveiled Wednesday, features an updated exterior design, increased ground clearance and other off-road features

The timeline is the most detailed Ford has given for such production, but it doesn’t mean the company will be producing battery cells by then.

Solid-state batteries don’t use the liquid electrolyte found in lithium-ion batteries for today’s EVs. They can be lighter and provide more range at less cost.

Ford plans to invest $185 million into a new battery lab as a step toward manufacturing its own battery cells for electric vehicles.

Biden could try to pressure chipmakers; he’s also backed proposals for tax incentives to U.S. manufacturers to make the critical parts in America. 

With a semis shortage continuing to hit automakers, two traders talk the futures for the companies.