Ford will cancel the all-electric F-150 Lightning successor (Project T3), halt its electric commercial van program, and terminate its battery joint venture with South Korea’s SK On. Going forward, the company will shift its focus toward hybrid vehicles and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) that use onboard engines as generators. Ford plans to maintain a product […]
• The Trump administration’s NHTSA unveiled a proposed rollback to the current CAFE timeline, requiring a 34.5 miles per gallon fleet average by model year 2031 instead of the previous 50.4 MPG target established under the prior administration. • NHTSA’s own analysis shows this change could cut upfront vehicle costs by roughly $930 for consumers but increase […]
According to recent reports, the EU will move away from its original proposal of a 100% ban on new internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales by 2035. The revised policy will allow continued sales of ICE and hybrid vehicles as long as manufacturers meet a 90% emissions-reduction target compared with today’s levels. This policy shift comes […]
EY’s 2025 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) indicates that 50% of global car buyers now prefer a new or used gasoline/diesel vehicle for their next purchase-an increase of more than 13 percentage points compared with last year. Meanwhile, interest in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrids declined by approximately 10 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Key reasons […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the proposed rule would sharply ease fuel-efficiency standards for model years 2022–2031. It would also phase out the “fuel-economy credit trading system” by 2028, making it easier for automakers to comply without investing heavily in fuel-efficient or electric vehicles. Supporters-including Ford Motor Company and Stellantis-argue the […]
Germany, along with several EU member states, believes that due to slower-than-expected EV adoption, rising market competition, and diverse consumer needs, automakers should be granted more flexibility in their powertrain strategies. 🔎 Impact Short-term boost for traditional automakers: If the EU eases emission rules or extends the transition period, manufacturers of hybrid and advanced combustion […]