2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Charging Gets a Major Upgrade

Ford is enhancing the charging experience for its F-150 Lightning owners with a suite of improvements launching with the 2025 model year. Based on feedback from current owners, the updated Charge Settings app on the touchscreen will offer greater control and more detailed information about the charging process. These updates aim to make charging more […]

Ford Motor Company has once again demonstrated its leadership in the automotive industry, taking home a stunning eight awards in the 2025 Vincentric Best Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Value in America Awards. Among these victories, Ford trucks stood out as the clear winners, earning the Best CPO Value Truck Brand title for the fifth time overall. […]

The Ford E-Transit 350 has once again proven its excellence by securing the 2025 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Award in the Large Cargo Van segment. This marks the third consecutive year the electric van has claimed this title, reinforcing its dominance in the category. With the lowest fuel and operating costs in its […]

2024 was a record-breaking year for BC Hydro's EV network, thanks to the support of electric vehicle drivers across British Columbia. This milestone year marked the completion of the province’s Electric Highway and significant advancements in infrastructure, making EV travel more convenient and accessible than ever before. B.C.’s Electric Highway: A Major Achievement The highlight […]

Ford Motor Company recently filed a patent for an interior vehicle module that could make its way to future U.S. models. The feature, reminiscent of the "Sync Move" technology found in the European Ford Explorer EV, involves a movable touchscreen display that doubles as a secure compartment. This innovation was initially showcased in the European […]

Ford Motor Company continues to innovate in the electric vehicle (EV) space, despite a tempered approach to all-electric production goals in recent years. A newly published patent reveals the automaker’s plans for an **equipment overheating protection system** aimed at safeguarding EV components during charging. This concept is part of Ford's broader efforts to enhance the […]

Ford Motor Company continues its pursuit of advancing EV technology, recently filing a patent for a groundbreaking EV charging station. The patent, submitted on April 18, 2023, and published on October 24, 2024, introduces a forward-thinking concept designed to streamline and automate the EV charging process. As the demand for EVs grows steadily, Ford is […]

Ford Motor Company has recently filed a patent that may shape the future of extended range electric vehicles (EREVs) in its lineup. The patent, filed in May 2023 and published in November 2024, details Ford's exploration into a new EREV system that combines a large battery pack with a gas engine and generator. This setup […]

Ford has recently filed a patent for an innovative “preemptive reenergizing alert” system designed to improve the charging experience for EV owners. Filed on September 28, 2021, and published on November 12, 2024, this patent is a part of Ford’s ongoing commitment to enhancing EV ownership. This new alert system would notify users of potential […]

A new study from Geotab offers some reassuring news for electric vehicle (EV) owners and fleet operators concerned about battery longevity. The study reveals that, on average, EV batteries retain 91% of their original capacity after five years. This finding provides a more optimistic outlook than earlier studies, which often suggested quicker and more severe […]