en Latest news, reviews, and more from around the Green Car Reports https://static.thecarconnection.com/website/gcr-logo-rectangle.png https://www.greencarreports.com Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:21:00 -0400 Green Car Reports https://www.greencarreports.com Now that it's rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them. The automaker on Monday announced that Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers using Apple Maps EV route planning, via Apple CarPlay, can now specify a...]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:21:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145965_ford-evs-getting-tesla-supercharger-route-planning-via-apple-maps https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145965_ford-evs-getting-tesla-supercharger-route-planning-via-apple-maps news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145965_ford-evs-getting-tesla-supercharger-route-planning-via-apple-maps#comments Stephen Edelstein Now that it's rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them. The automaker on Monday announced that Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers using Apple Maps EV route planning, via Apple CarPlay, can now specify a...]]> Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned...]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:45:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145952_certain-ford-f-150-lightnings-recalled-due-to-possible-short-circuit-fire https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145952_certain-ford-f-150-lightnings-recalled-due-to-possible-short-circuit-fire news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145952_certain-ford-f-150-lightnings-recalled-due-to-possible-short-circuit-fire#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is recalling 950 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks because they may contain defective battery cells that could short circuit, and the company is asking owners to limit charging in the meantime. The recall of 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning trucks addresses suspect cells that, due to a manufacturing issue with a supplier, could have misaligned...]]> Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause a loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contactors can overheat after DC fast-charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to "arcing and deformation of...]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:57:00 -0400 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145953_2021-2022-ford-mustang-mach-e-recalled-third-time-for-power-loss-issues https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145953_2021-2022-ford-mustang-mach-e-recalled-third-time-for-power-loss-issues news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145953_2021-2022-ford-mustang-mach-e-recalled-third-time-for-power-loss-issues#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause a loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contactors can overheat after DC fast-charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to "arcing and deformation of...]]> Earlier Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks may charge at a faster rate at DC fast chargers thanks to an over-the-air (OTA) update. News of the update, available for 2022 and 2023 models, was first reported by InsideEVs Thursday and confirmed to Green Car Reports by Ford spokesperson Sam Schembari, who explained that the update raises the...]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145922_2022-2023-ford-f-150-lightning-charge-rate-software-update https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145922_2022-2023-ford-f-150-lightning-charge-rate-software-update news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145922_2022-2023-ford-f-150-lightning-charge-rate-software-update#comments Stephen Edelstein Earlier Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks may charge at a faster rate at DC fast chargers thanks to an over-the-air (OTA) update. News of the update, available for 2022 and 2023 models, was first reported by InsideEVs Thursday and confirmed to Green Car Reports by Ford spokesperson Sam Schembari, who explained that the update raises the...]]> The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker's Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145843_2025-ford-e-transit-electric-van-aims-for-electricians https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145843_2025-ford-e-transit-electric-van-aims-for-electricians news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145843_2025-ford-e-transit-electric-van-aims-for-electricians#comments Stephen Edelstein The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker's Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination...]]> Ford is looking at charging EV battery packs from multiple charge ports simultaneously in order to shorten charging times. The concept is outlined in a recent patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 12, 2024, but originally filed by Ford back on Dec. 8, 2021. It shows a setup with dual charging ports...]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:09:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145060_ford-developing-split-battery-ev-charging-with-dual-charge-ports https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145060_ford-developing-split-battery-ev-charging-with-dual-charge-ports news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145060_ford-developing-split-battery-ev-charging-with-dual-charge-ports#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is looking at charging EV battery packs from multiple charge ports simultaneously in order to shorten charging times. The concept is outlined in a recent patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 12, 2024, but originally filed by Ford back on Dec. 8, 2021. It shows a setup with dual charging ports...]]> Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025 The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $28,590 The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck has impressed with its fuel efficiency and capability, but customers wanting all-wheel drive have had to opt for non-hybrid models...]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:18:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143977_2025-ford-maverick-hybrid-price https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143977_2025-ford-maverick-hybrid-price news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143977_2025-ford-maverick-hybrid-price#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025 The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $28,590 The Ford Maverick compact pickup truck has impressed with its fuel efficiency and capability, but customers wanting all-wheel drive have had to opt for non-hybrid models...]]> Ford in January unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker's 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn't have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and components...]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:07:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145632_ford-mustang-mach-e-nascar-ev-prototype https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145632_ford-mustang-mach-e-nascar-ev-prototype news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145632_ford-mustang-mach-e-nascar-ev-prototype#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford in January unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker's 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn't have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and components...]]> EREV system would pair battery pack with gasoline range-extender in series-hybrid layout Ford says it might deliver EV experience to full-size trucks and SUVs without price premium Separate report suggests it might be extended to Super Duty trucks Ford has begun planning a series plug-in hybrid system for use in SUVs—as well as, potentially...]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145681_report-ford-developing-plug-in-hybrid-super-duty-suvs https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145681_report-ford-developing-plug-in-hybrid-super-duty-suvs news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145681_report-ford-developing-plug-in-hybrid-super-duty-suvs#comments Stephen Edelstein EREV system would pair battery pack with gasoline range-extender in series-hybrid layout Ford says it might deliver EV experience to full-size trucks and SUVs without price premium Separate report suggests it might be extended to Super Duty trucks Ford has begun planning a series plug-in hybrid system for use in SUVs—as well as, potentially...]]> Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It...]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:15:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145634_ford-pikes-peak-2025-mustang-mach-e-ev https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145634_ford-pikes-peak-2025-mustang-mach-e-ev news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145634_ford-pikes-peak-2025-mustang-mach-e-ev#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It...]]> The Michigan State Police (MSP) has acquired its first electric patrol vehicle, joining a growing number of police departments utilizing electric vehicles. A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E modified for police use has been assigned to the MSP's State Security Operations Section to be used by properties security officers at state-owned and leased...]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:03:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145549_michigan-state-police-put-first-ev-into-patrol-fleet https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145549_michigan-state-police-put-first-ev-into-patrol-fleet news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145549_michigan-state-police-put-first-ev-into-patrol-fleet#comments Stephen Edelstein The Michigan State Police (MSP) has acquired its first electric patrol vehicle, joining a growing number of police departments utilizing electric vehicles. A 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E modified for police use has been assigned to the MSP's State Security Operations Section to be used by properties security officers at state-owned and leased...]]> Ford is looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery packs easier to repair—especially as their cooling systems become more advanced—a patent filing indicates. The document, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Dec. 12, 2024, after being submitted by Ford Jun. 12, 2023, details how battery...]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:34:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145299_ford-s-ev-battery-pack-could-stay-put-for-module-replacement https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145299_ford-s-ev-battery-pack-could-stay-put-for-module-replacement news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145299_ford-s-ev-battery-pack-could-stay-put-for-module-replacement#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery packs easier to repair—especially as their cooling systems become more advanced—a patent filing indicates. The document, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Dec. 12, 2024, after being submitted by Ford Jun. 12, 2023, details how battery...]]> The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck carries over without major changes. For now at least, that includes prices—remarkable, given the unpredictably of Lightning pricing since the truck's launch. Ford substituted 2024's Avalanche paint color for Space White Metallic, but the least-expensive Lightning is still the fleet-oriented...]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:30:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145437_2025-ford-f-150-lightning-price https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145437_2025-ford-f-150-lightning-price news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145437_2025-ford-f-150-lightning-price#comments Stephen Edelstein The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck carries over without major changes. For now at least, that includes prices—remarkable, given the unpredictably of Lightning pricing since the truck's launch. Ford substituted 2024's Avalanche paint color for Space White Metallic, but the least-expensive Lightning is still the fleet-oriented...]]> The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV outsold its gasoline coupe and convertible siblings in 2024. Ford recently released its Q4 and year-end sales results, which showed 51,745 Mach-E sales and 44,003 gasoline Mustang sales. Those represented a year over year increase of 26.9% from 2023 for the Mach-E, and a decrease of 9.5% for the gasoline...]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:19:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145435_ford-sold-more-electric-mustangs-in-2024-than-gas-powered-ones https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145435_ford-sold-more-electric-mustangs-in-2024-than-gas-powered-ones news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145435_ford-sold-more-electric-mustangs-in-2024-than-gas-powered-ones#comments Stephen Edelstein The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV outsold its gasoline coupe and convertible siblings in 2024. Ford recently released its Q4 and year-end sales results, which showed 51,745 Mach-E sales and 44,003 gasoline Mustang sales. Those represented a year over year increase of 26.9% from 2023 for the Mach-E, and a decrease of 9.5% for the gasoline...]]> Ford is recalling about 20,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a manufacturing defect that could cause battery cells to short-circuit. The recall encompasses 2020-2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrids and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrids, with 16,480 Fords and 4,004 Lincolns affected. These vehicles may have battery packs with cells...]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:38:00 -0500 https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145421_ford-escape-and-lincoln-corsair-phev-recalled-because-they-could-short-circuit https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145421_ford-escape-and-lincoln-corsair-phev-recalled-because-they-could-short-circuit news@greencarreports.com (Stephen Edelstein) https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1145421_ford-escape-and-lincoln-corsair-phev-recalled-because-they-could-short-circuit#comments Stephen Edelstein Ford is recalling about 20,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs due to a manufacturing defect that could cause battery cells to short-circuit. The recall encompasses 2020-2024 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrids and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrids, with 16,480 Fords and 4,004 Lincolns affected. These vehicles may have battery packs with cells...]]>