Ford is delaying its new electric SUV in favor of more hybrids

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Ford said in October it would postpone $12 billion in EV investment due to slowing demand.

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Detroit went all-in on big, expensive EVs nobody wants. Here's what the data shows they'd rather buy.

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Electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks power up at the Rouge plant
Electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks power up at the Rouge plant

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Hybrid cars now have 'very few compromises' says Ford executive — and sales are booming

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Ford offers hybrid versions of the Maverick truck.

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Biden slows his timeline for the shift to EVs in a compromise with unions concerned about jobs

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The Kia Niro EV charges at an EVgo charging station.

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Hybrids are more popular than ever as shoppers cool on EVs

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The Toyota Prius is in a good position for car buyers who are showing renewed interest in hybrids.

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China's BYD is the world's biggest electric car maker — but it's not coming to America anytime soon

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The new BYD Atto 3 is displayed on the BYD booth at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on October 17, 2022 in Paris, France. The Paris Motor Show will present the latest models from the world's leading car manufacturers at the Paris Expo Exhibition Center from October 17 to October 23, 2022.
The BYD Atto 3.

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Ford's secret weapon in the fight against Tesla: hybrids

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Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are battling it out for their share of the car market.

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China's master plan to crush Elon Musk

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China's EV ascendance has sparked a fight that is forcing American companies to rethink their whole strategy.

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Donald Trump Pledges to Protect AM Radio in Rambling Speech to Christian Broadcasters

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Donald Trump delivered a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention Thursday night in Nashville that touched on all his greatest hits. The Democrats are “evil,” the U.S. is now a “Communist state,” and Hungary’s authoritarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is a “strong man” and “a friend of mine.” But…

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One of the last major holdouts says it will adopt Tesla's charging technology — here's the full list of car companies making the switch

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A woman plugs an EV charger into an electric car; a close up of the Tesla charger.
The difference between Tesla charging and non-Tesla charging.

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