Ford Retreats From EVs, Takes $19.5 Billion Charge
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The sum marks the U.S. auto industry’s biggest reckoning to date that it can’t realize its EV ambitions anytime soon.
With road transportation accounting for almost one-fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions, it’s hard to see how the world will reach its net zero climate goals unless people give up their gasoline and diesel cars.
Sales of EVs in North America fell by 1% compared to last year, while China was up, confirming the fears of some US auto execs.
Despite a sharp decline in its U.S. sales, Tesla still has the best-selling electric vehicle there. Yet even that model may be priced much too high for wide U.S. EV adoption.
When it’s cold, an EV with a very low battery can struggle to deliver power because the cells are operating outside their ideal temperature range. Staying above roughly 20 percent helps keep performance consistent and ensures you’re not limiting your own power output or regen braking.
Global EV sales reached 18.5 million units in 2025, driven by strong growth in Europe, while the US lags due to tax credit rollbacks.
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The ID.Polo will be the first of four new entry-level electric vehicles that Volkswagen plans to launch, starting in Spring 2026. The electric Polo “marks the beginning of a new generation of Volkswagen,
By Alessandro Parodi Dec 12 (Reuters) - Global EV sales grew in November at the slowest rate since February 2024 as China plateaued, while the end of an EV tax credit scheme in the United States set North America on track for its first year of decline since 2019,
Many EVs don’t have spare tires. One Chevy Bolt owner created the perfect spare tire kit. Take note of these part numbers in case you need them for your EV.
Ford announced a series of moves in its EV business, pivoting to a hybrid and extended range EV (EREV) strategy instead of full EVs, and will take a whopping $19.5 billion in charges related to the move.