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​Ford's commitment to green innovation is a model for the industry. They've touted that Ford's purpose “has always been bigger than building vehicles.” The drive to forge a “better world” shines through their current sustainability projects.

 
As one of the most identifiable auto brands on earth, Ford has been a leader in the industry for decades. Its high-quality models have shaped U.S. and international markets alike. Now, the brand is accelerating into electric vehicle (EV) production.

 
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, CA, have had far-reaching and devastating impacts, leaving many people homeless and a large number of businesses destroyed. Despite the significant losses suffered, the auto industry—especially the iconic American automaker Ford Motors—has provided a helping hand to the community. Ford has shared plans to assist both affected community members and first responders as they work on recovery and rebuilding.

 
Ford Motor Company isn't just known for legendary cars like the Mustang and cutting-edge vehicles like the Lightning; it's also committed to a long history of philanthropy, dating back to its earliest days. Ford transformed automobiles from luxury items into daily necessities for Americans, but its impact goes further. Communities have built Ford, and Ford has reciprocated by investing in those same communities.

 
Ford has been a leading name in the auto industry for several decades. However, the company continues to innovate and lead the way in car manufacturing. Recently, Ford unveiled a plan to increase its electric vehicle lineup to grow market share, improve profitability, and decrease its carbon footprint.

 
With numerous commercial vehicles traversing extensive distances daily on North American roads, the electrification of these fleets holds substantial environmental advantages. Insufficient infrastructure is one major impediment hindering many businesses from transitioning to electric fleets. Ford Pro has recently collaborated with Xcel Energy to significantly augment the number of available charging stations, addressing a critical barrier. Moreover, businesses in specific states may enjoy cost offsets related to fleet upgrades.

 
Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, driven by technological advancements and mounting environmental concerns. However, despite their numerous advantages, several myths and misconceptions persist regarding electric vehicles.

 
During a ceremonial groundbreaking on Monday at the 1,500-acre site, officials announced that a $5.8 billion electric vehicle battery park by Ford Motor Co. and its Korean partner, SK Group, rose just off Interstate 65 in Hardin County. It is still on schedule to start producing vehicles in 2025.

Ford Motor Company and DTE Energy purchased the largest renewable energy in U.S. history. The companies will work together. The goal is to build a new, large-scale solar energy project in Michigan. The project will have a capacity of 100 megawatts. It is enough to power the homes of more than 30,000 people.

A recent study from Consumer Reports found that electric vehicles (EVs) offer big savings over traditional gas-powered cars. The study compared the cost of ownership for various EVs and found that, on average, EVs are cheaper to own than gas cars.